Award

Exmoor Hopper Route Tree Works Route

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

07 May 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Somerset Council, involved the award of a contract titled "Exmoor Hopper Route Tree Works Route," focused on tree and vegetation management services along the Exmoor Hopper bus route to ensure highway safety and service continuity. This process falls under the services category and is located in the UKK23 region, specifically Somerset, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition, with the award being completed on 7 May 2026. Notable dates include the contract period from 7 May 2026 to 23 May 2026, and the contract was officially signed on 22 April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tree maintenance services. Companies like ARBORICARE LIMITED, which secured the contract, are ideally suited for this type of work due to their size and expertise in handling such projects under public authority contracts. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses capable of providing specialised services efficiently and within cost-effective parameters stand to benefit significantly. This particular tender indicates that those with the capability to swiftly mobilise resources in the region of Somerset may find further similar opportunities with local councils and transport-related infrastructure services.

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Notice Title

Exmoor Hopper Route Tree Works Route

Notice Description

To provide tree and vegetation management works along the Exmoor Hopper bus route to ensure highway safety and the continued safe operation of the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069342
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041882-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 23 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARBORICARE

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