Planning

Southwark Arboricultural Maintenance Contract 2027-2031 PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE-NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is in the planning stage of its Arboricultural Maintenance Contract for 2027-2031, not yet a live tender opportunity. This contract involves borough-wide tree maintenance operations, including tree surgery and stump grinding, aiming to service the region designated as UKI44, which covers parts of London. This notice, published on 13 May 2026, anticipates the start of the contract on 1 October 2027. The contract, valued at £14.4 million gross, is scheduled to conclude by 1 October 2031, with a possible extension until 1 October 2033. The procurement will follow an open procedure, and businesses are advised of a forthcoming notice expected on 2 November 2026.

This major contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in arboricultural services, particularly those experienced in tree surgery and maintenance. With a substantial budget allocated to maintaining Southwark's urban forestry, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to participate, given the suitability criteria encouraging SME involvement. Businesses with expertise in the specified CPV categories such as tree pruning and maintenance will find this procurement particularly attractive, enhancing their portfolio while contributing to the public infrastructure and environment. The open procedure offers a straightforward entry to the bidding process, presenting an excellent growth prospect for qualifying businesses.

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Notice Title

Southwark Arboricultural Maintenance Contract 2027-2031 PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE-NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY

Notice Description

Tree maintenance contracts borough-wide - Tree surgery, stump grinding, all tree maintenance operations PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE-NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043999-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 1 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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