Framework for the Provision of Arboriculture Services Across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Borough

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for a framework agreement concerning Arboriculture Services across the borough. This open tender, set to close on 23rd July 2026, is focused on engaging competent contractors to deliver both planned and reactive arboricultural services, including work outside normal hours. The total estimated contract value is £672,000 and the procurement process aims to establish a framework with up to three suppliers. The contract is governed by the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations and is aligned with Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement stage is currently active, with potential awards expected by 24th August 2026, leading to a contract period starting from 30th August 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural, forestry, and horticultural services. Suppliers capable of providing tree pruning, hedge trimming, and emergency response services are particularly well-placed to benefit from participation. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in arboricultural services can gain enhanced visibility and develop lasting relationships within the public sector. Additionally, the framework's design allows appointed contractors to compete for annual schedules of planned work, thus encouraging continuous business growth and creating a dynamic commercial environment for capable suppliers. The open procedure ensures a transparent procurement process, inviting submissions from suitably qualified businesses with a focus on quality and cost-efficiency.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Arboriculture Services Across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Borough

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's Environmental Services Department wishes to engage the services of competent contractors to provide Arboricultural Services across the ABC Borough. The Council therefore invites tenders from, with a view to establishing a framework of, suitably qualified and competent providers who can be called upon to carry out a range of planned and reactive tasks as per the specification, to include service provision outside of 'normal working hours', weekends and public holidays where required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Three options to extend for twelve months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058988-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

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

77200000 - Forestry services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£672,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£672,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH 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
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

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