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23 Jul 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed the procurement process for "Tree Surgery Works," focusing on health and safety-led tree removals and processing using specialist forestry machinery. This procurement falls under the services category, with tree-cutting services being the primary focus. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, described as "Below threshold - without competition." The award, granted on 23rd July 2026, covers services to be delivered in the UKJ region. The contract with RICHARD HALL LIMITED commenced on 25th June 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of 2026, valued at £125,000 excluding VAT.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities within the environmental services sector, particularly for companies specialising in arboriculture and forestry management. While the procurement method was direct, businesses looking for future collaborations with councils like Southampton City Council should maintain readiness for such specialised projects. SMEs with capacities in health and safety-led tree management systems and the ability to operate advanced forestry equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders and potentially establish long-term collaborations with sub-central government entities.

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Notice Title

Tree Surgery Works

Notice Description

H&S led tree removals and processing, using specialist forestry machinery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d242
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069851-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHARD HALL

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