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08 Jul 2026 at 18:24

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process to commission a comprehensive tree survey across the region. The project, titled "Tree Surveying across Middlesbrough," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on tree management and surveying services. The location for the delivery of services is Middlesbrough, United Kingdom (UKC12 region). The procurement process is being conducted as an open competition below the threshold, with submissions being accepted electronically via the Open Portal. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 22nd July 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the contract is expected to commence on 3rd August 2026, concluding on 2nd August 2027. The project is valued at GBP 140,000 net, with a gross value of GBP 168,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in tree surveying and management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the suitability criteria. The potential contract provides a platform for business growth through public sector engagement, offering a 12-month contract duration. Companies looking to expand or establish relationships with local government bodies will find this tender particularly beneficial due to the focus on quality and social value as key elements of the award criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tree Surveying across Middlesbrough

Notice Description

We are currently seeking quotations from interested contractors to undertake a comprehensive tree survey from scratch. This will involve surveying and plotting all trees under Council ownership, including those on adopted highways, as well as a walkover survey of our woodlands. We estimate this to include approximately 22,000 individual tree items.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064425-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH 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
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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