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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 12:07

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 10:11

Tender

03 Apr 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for "The Provision of Tree Maintenance and Associated Services" in the forestry and horticultural services sectors. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competition. The process culminated in the awarding of contracts on 1 July 2026, with estimated financial amounts reaching up to £4 million. The contract spans from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030, covering a geographical area in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of UKL15.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in arboricultural services, such as tree surgery, stump grinding, and tree removal. Companies with expertise in the forestry and horticultural industries will find this contract highly suitable due to its focus on tree maintenance services. The open procedure and decentralised government nature of the buyer, Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, enhance the accessibility of this tender for capable businesses aiming to secure growth in the public sector market. Successful bidders included several SMEs, showcasing the tailored nature of this procurement for smaller businesses within the local industry.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Tree Maintenance and Associated Services

Notice Description

The provision of arboricultural services between RCTCBC and tree work contractors who will be required to carry out works to the existing tree stock within the boundary of RCT and on associated land holdings of the County Borough Council. Tree maintenance work will include tree surgery, felling and stump grinding, removal and all associated tasks with the aforementioned work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062784-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,333,333 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTH
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

CELTIC TREE SURGERY

G&N TREE SERVICES

GNOSIS

HAZELWOOD TREES

JW CONTRACTING

ORANGE FORESTRY LTD T/A FOREST PARK AND GARDEN

PITCHFORD TREE SERVICES

WR LLOYD

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