Planning

Grounds Maintenance, Specialist Countryside & Arboricultural Works

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 06:56

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is planning a procurement process for "Grounds Maintenance, Specialist Countryside & Arboricultural Works" across the county. The industry category involved includes agricultural, forestry, horticultural, and related services. Located in the UKL14 region, this procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a planned start date for the contract on 1st January 2027 and an end date by 31st December 2030, with a possible extension until the end of 2031. The total gross value of this tender is estimated at £6,000,000, and it is part of a framework agreement. Although still in the planning stage, further notices about this tender are expected to be published by 1st October 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the agricultural, forestry, and horticulture sectors to expand their operations within Carmarthenshire. The tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the nature of the work detailed. Businesses involved in these sectors, with capabilities in machinery supply, installation of fencing, and tree-related services, will find this opportunity appealing. Carmarthenshire County Council aims to appoint contractors who can deliver comprehensive grounds maintenance and specialist works, which could facilitate sustained business growth for vendors with the relevant expertise in these service areas.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance, Specialist Countryside & Arboricultural Works

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to appoint contractors to provide a wide range of grounds maintenance, specialist countryside and Arboricultural works across the county.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a02c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047468-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

16 - Agricultural machinery

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

03144000 - Agricultural supplies

03452000 - Trees

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 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
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

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