Tender

Control of Ash Die Back Disease

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

05 May 2026 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Control of Ash Die Back Disease," focusing on tree-maintenance services within the Fife region. This procurement, classified under the "services" category, is currently at the tender stage, with electronic submissions accepted until 9th June 2026. The main goal of the contract, which has a value of £600,000, is the removal of trees affected by Ash Dieback. This initiative is particularly important for environmental conservation and community welfare, with emphasis on locations such as East, Central, and West Fife. The tender operates under an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation from service providers.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in arboricultural services and environmental management to engage in contract work with a regional authority. Companies with competencies in health and safety, environmental considerations, and high-grade tree maintenance are well-suited to compete in this tender. Moreover, given the contract’s emphasis on social value and its potential two-year renewal, it provides a chance for sustained business growth. The requirement for robust technical qualifications ensures that experienced firms with the capacity for large-scale operations in forest management will be at an advantage. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio, contribute to local economic development, and foster sustainable practices in line with community benefits goals.

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Notice Title

Control of Ash Die Back Disease

Notice Description

CW0310 Control of Ash Die Back Disease

Lot Information

2.1 Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.1 East Fife

Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.1 East Fife

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: 2 x 12months

Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)o Sub Lot 2.2 Central Fife

Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.2 Central Fife

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: 2x 12month extensions

2.3 Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)

Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.3 West Fife

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: 2 x 12month extensions

Fife Wide - Removal of Trees affected by Ash Dieback on Transportation Network (High Grade)

Removal of Trees affected by Ash Dieback on Transportation Network (High Grade)

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040804-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

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