Tender

2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement

ISLINGTON

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington is overseeing the tender process for the 2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement, aimed at enhancing green areas through specific arboricultural services, including planting, maintenance, and emergency tree works. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure method. The framework, comprising four distinct lots, is structured to address various needs across Islington. Interested parties should note that the deadline for tender submissions is at 12pm on 25 May 2026, with the service contract estimated to start on 17 August 2026 and run for 48 months. The project is set in London, United Kingdom, and the evaluation criteria include price, quality, and social value, offering transparency in the procurement process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in arboricultural services and related fields. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand their portfolios by contributing to public-sector projects. With an estimated budget of £10,700,000 over the contract term, businesses can leverage this framework to secure long-term engagements. Companies that excel in quality service while integrating social value into their operations will find this tender attractive due to its diversified criteria, which could bolster their competitive edge in the industry.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033639-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£10,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-01-15

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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