Planning

2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement

ISLINGTON

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 11:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement". This involves services related to planting and maintenance of green areas, specifically within the services industry category. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement for a range of arboricultural services, split into four lots: planting programme, establishment and aftercare, cyclical maintenance, and reactive tree works. The estimated budget is £10,700,000 for a duration of up to 48 months, with the contract anticipated to start on 17th August 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the London Tenders Portal by 12pm on 25th May 2026. Key evaluation criteria will focus on price, quality, and social value.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticulture and arboriculture, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive tree planting and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with the capacity to manage emergency call outs and insurance-related tree work. The framework's division into lots allows businesses to bid for specific areas relevant to their expertise, promoting tailor-made solutions and enhancing competition. Such a contract presents an excellent growth avenue for companies in the sector, aligning with community enhancement objectives while ensuring sustainable environmental practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

You are invited by Islington Council (the "Authority") to tender for the above works. The information that you need to complete your tender will be found in the Invitation to Tender Competition pack consisting of Quality/Social Value questions, appendices, pricing schedule, terms and conditions, and specification/description that have been uploaded to the London Tenders Portal ("LTP"). The London Borough of Islington is tendering a framework agreement for Arboricultural Services with 4 lots to cover each area. The framework agreement will be for 'Tree Planting, Facilitation and Establishment of Tree Stock', Additional Plant Aftercare, Cyclical Maintenance of Tree Stock, and Reactive works across the borough including emergency call out cover and operations, insurance related tree works and ad-hoc tree works. The framework will be divided into 4 Lots covering: * Planting programme (LOT 1) * Establishment and aftercare (LOT 2) * Cyclical maintenance (LOT 3) * Reactive tree works (LOT 4) Further details on each Lot will be provided in the invitation to tender pack. The agreement will run for a period of 48 months. It is estimated that the Contract will start on August 17th, 2026. The procurement will be evaluated based on an award criteria of 30% Price, 50% Quality and 20% Social value to equal 100%. The breakdown of each award criteria will be in the tender pack. The estimated budget for the framework agreement is PS10,700,000 for the maximum 48 months term of the awarded Contracts. Tender submission must be returned via the LTP by 12pm on 25 May 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Planning Information

The engagement period will end at the end of the open procedure exercise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033228-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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