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Tree Framework

ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Jul 2026 at 13:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by St Albans City and District Council is currently at the planning stage for the tree framework, titled "Tree Framework," aimed at providing tree maintenance services. This tender requires qualified arborists for planned works and reactive ad hoc tasks across various regions in the United Kingdom, including regions like UKH and UKD. Important dates include a prospective supplier engagement opportunity closing on 18th August 2026. The contract, under UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, is structured as a framework agreement and is valued at GBP 2,400,000 gross. The procurement method involves preliminary market engagement, as facilitated through the PSPS electronic tendering portal.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, specifically for companies specialising in tree maintenance services. The contract includes extensive geographic coverage across UK regions, making it a valuable prospect for businesses with regional capabilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large contracting firms with experience in arboriculture and risk management services are well-suited to compete. Participating companies could benefit from establishing long-term working relationships with a local government authority through the four-year contract duration from April 2027 to March 2031. Such an opportunity allows businesses to either broaden their service areas or reinforce their presence across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Framework

Notice Description

St Albans City & District Council require qualified Arborists for the tree framework, covering both planned works and reactive (ad hoc works), pruning, removal and other risk and legislative mitigation measures.

Planning Information

To view this Preliminary Market Engagement opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home From here you will be able to find full instructions on how to view and upload all associated PME documentation as well as ask clarification questions. All PME returns must be sent via the In-Tend system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cff8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068750-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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