Tender

Tree Surgery & Invasive Species Services

DELTA HOUSING LIMITED

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

Delta Housing Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government classifications, is overseeing a procurement process for Tree Surgery & Invasive Species Services. The procurement is based in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, with operations extending through the UKH3 region. This active tender is currently in the Tender stage and seeks to award two separate contracts for services related to forestry and horticulture. Interested parties must submit electronic tenders by 26 May 2026. Any inquiries regarding the tender will be entertained until 18 May 2026, with the awarding set to conclude by 27 July 2026.

This tender offers tangible business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) qualified for providing tree surgery and invasive species management. The open procedure favours competitive pricing and high-quality standards, granting access to a contract period extending until 2029, with possible renewal into 2031. Businesses proficient in crown lifting, tree felling, hazard mitigation, and species control will find the procurement advantageous, especially given its predictable structure and substantial financial backing of £710,000. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to expand their expertise in environmental management within Delta's estate portfolio.

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Notice Title

Tree Surgery & Invasive Species Services

Notice Description

Delta wishes to commission experienced and appropriately qualified organisations for the provision of tree surgery and invasive species management services across Delta's estate portfolio.The Suppliers will be responsible for: Lot 1 - Tree Surgery - Crown lifting, thinning, and reduction - Deadwood removal and hazard mitigation - Tree felling and stump grinding - Emergency response for storm-damaged or dangerous trees Intended no. of suppliers to be awarded = 2 Lot 2 - Invasive Species Services - Identification and mapping of invasive species - Mechanical and chemical control methods - Monitoring and follow-up treatments/inspections Intended no. of suppliers to be awarded = 1

Lot Information

Tree Surgery

- Crown lifting, thinning, and reduction - Deadwood removal and hazard mitigation - Tree felling and stump grinding - Emergency response for storm-damaged or dangerous trees Intended no. of suppliers to be awarded = 2

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further twenty-four months at Delta's discretion.

Invasive Species Services

- Identification and mapping of invasive species - Mechanical and chemical control methods - Monitoring and follow-up treatments/inspections Intended no. of suppliers to be awarded = 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further twenty-four months at Delta's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034184-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£591,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£591,666 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-08-09

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DELTA HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 5LB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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