Planning

Landscape Services Tree Management

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 10:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council is initiating a procurement process through a preliminary market engagement (PME) for its "Landscape Services Tree Management" contract. This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on arboricultural services, including tree pruning and hedge trimming. The contract will primarily cover areas within Braintree, United Kingdom (UKH3 region), including parks and open spaces, corporate land, and occasionally highway verges. This process is currently in the planning stage and aims to engage with the market to gather supplier insights and feedback. The procurement is being conducted as an Open Tender Process, with the potential to form a framework agreement with three to five suppliers. Interested suppliers must submit their participation details and complete a questionnaire by 22nd May 2026. Key dates also include a future notice expected by 15th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in tree management and arboricultural services, especially those capable of offering innovative approaches to inspections and plant management. The framework agreement model provides an opportunity for multiple suppliers, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to collaborate with the Braintree District Council. Companies experienced in managing diverse estate environments such as parks, corporate land, and public amenities will be well-positioned to benefit and contribute effectively. Taking part in the PME could offer additional insights and position businesses favourably when the formal tender process begins.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Landscape Services Tree Management

Notice Description

Braintree District Council (the Authority), through the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP ), is seeking to engage with the market and obtain expressions of interest ahead of the procurement of Tree Management. The contract will cover the provision of arboricultural (tree management) services across the Authority's estate, primarily parks and open spaces, corporate land (including leisure centres, business parks and other public amenity areas) and, where instructed, occasional highway verges and other sites under the Authority's control. The service will be required to support the Authority's duty of care, manage risk to the public and property, and maintain the health and sustainability of the tree stock. It is anticipated that this procurement will be carried out as an Open Tender Process with a possible view to create an internal (Authority only) framework appointing between 3 to 5 suppliers. A final decision regarding the route to market will be made after market engagement has been completed.

Planning Information

This PME exercise is intended to: • Engage with the market to gather insights and feedback on the proposed approach/delivery model. • Understand supplier capabilities, innovations (including approaches to inspections, programming, plant and fleet, biosecurity, and utilisation/disposal of arisings), and potential delivery models. • Inform the development of a specification including performance measures and mobilisation expectations, and procurement strategy that reflects market conditions and best practice. • identify any risks, barriers or opportunities to improve feasibility and value for money. Participation in this PME is not a prerequisite for any future procurement but is strongly encouraged to help shape a more effective and informed commissioning process. Interested suppliers are invited to email lili.roqueta@essex.gov.uk without delay. Information and a questionnaire will be forwarded for their review and completion by 22/5/26 at the latest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06947b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042420-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 21 Sep 2028 2-3 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
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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