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RBBC-AL- Ash Die Back Surveying, Felling, Removal and Disposal of Trees associated services

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

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12 Aug 2026 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is procuring forestry and arboriculture services for ash trees affected by Class 3 and 4 ash dieback. The work covers additional pre-works surveys, securing permissions and licences, felling and harvesting infected trees, removal and disposal, pruning nearby trees where needed to protect them during felling, and ground preparation or reinstatement for natural regeneration and public access. The services are divided geographically across Banstead Downs and Park Downs, Banstead Heath and Burgh Heath, and Reigate Hill. The work takes place in heavily visited public sites and includes locations with designated habitats and other environmental constraints. This is a public-sector forestry services opportunity, with associated agricultural services classification.

The process has reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 27 August 2026 at 17:00, and tender responses were due by 8 September 2026 at 12:00. The intended award date is 1 October 2026. Each lot has a contract period from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The overall stated gross value is £216,000; each of the three lots has a stated gross value of £72,000. Bids may cover one or more lots. Evaluation is 55% quality and 45% price. Economic and technical participation requirements apply, with full conditions in the tender pack. The Council may purchase additional related services if further trees are identified.

This opportunity suits suitably qualified and experienced forestry, tree-surgery and arboriculture contractors able to manage infected ash trees safely in public settings. Suppliers need capability in surveying, felling, harvesting, removal, disposal, pruning, ground preparation and reinstatement, together with the resources to deliver one or more geographical lots. Work may need to be carried out around public access, underground utilities, bats, badgers, raptors, grassland priority habitats and Sites of Special Scientific Interest designations. Contractors must work within applicable felling-licence conditions, Forestry Industry Safety Accord guidance, British Standards, environmental legislation and health and safety requirements. The lots are identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, although concurrent delivery will depend on demonstrated capacity and resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBBC-AL- Ash Die Back Surveying, Felling, Removal and Disposal of Trees associated services

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver the services, undertaking the felling and harvesting of ash trees affected by Class 3 and 4 ash dieback disease within a heavily visited public site. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable felling licence conditions, FISA guidance, British Standards, environmental legislation and health and safety requirements relevant to the works. The scope of services includes the provision of the following: * Additional Pre-works & Surveys and obtain any additional permissions and licences required to complete the works * Forestry services including the felling, removal, and disposal of infected ash trees with exemption where other trees are impeding access to the ash. * Arboriculture related works and services including pruning of nearby trees to prevent damage during the felling of infected ash trees * Ground preparation/Reinstatement Works of the areas to a suitable condition for natural regeneration of trees and public access The proposed contract contains the following service provision lots based on geographical locations: Lot 1: Banstead Downs & Park Downs Lot 2: Banstead Heath & Burgh Heath Lot 3: Reigate Hill

Lot Information

Lot 1: Banstead Downs & Park Downs

The Council has a requirement to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the felling and harvesting of ash trees affected by Class 3 and 4 ash dieback disease within Burgh Heath and Banstead Heath, taking into consideration the SSSI designations, public access, bats, badgers, grassland priority habitats, underground utilities, and other constraints present. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable felling licence conditions, FISA guidance, British Standards, environmental legislation and health and safety requirements relevant to the works. The scope of services includes the provision of the following: * Additional Pre-works & Surveys and obtain any additional permissions and licences required to complete the works * Forestry services including the felling, removal, and disposal of infected ash trees with exemption where other trees are impeding access to the ash. * Arboriculture related works and services including pruning of nearby trees to prevent damage during the felling of infected ash trees * Ground preparation/Reinstatement Works of the areas to a suitable condition for natural regeneration of trees and public access

Options: The Council reserve the right to purchase additional services should further trees be identified for surveying requirements, felling, removal and disposal associated services.

Lot 2: Banstead Heath & Burgh Heath

The Council has a requirement to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the felling and harvesting of ash trees affected by Class 3 and 4 ash dieback disease within Burgh Heath and Banstead Heath, taking into consideration the public access, bats, raptors, grassland priority habitats, underground utilities, and other constraints present. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable felling licence conditions, FISA guidance, British Standards, environmental legislation and health and safety requirements relevant to the works. The scope of services includes the provision of the following: * Additional Pre-works & Surveys and obtain any additional permissions and licences required to complete the works * Forestry services including the felling, removal, and disposal of infected ash trees with exemption where other trees are impeding access to the ash. * Arboriculture related works and services including pruning of nearby trees to prevent damage during the felling of infected ash trees * Ground preparation/Reinstatement Works of the areas to a suitable condition for natural regeneration of trees and public access

Options: The Council reserve the right to purchase additional services should further trees be identified for surveying requirements, felling, removal and disposal associated services.

Lot 3: Reigate Hill

The Council has a requirement to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the felling and harvesting of ash trees affected by Class 3 and 4 ash dieback disease within Reigate Hill, taking into consideration the SSSI designation, public access, badgers, and other constraints present. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable felling licence conditions, FISA guidance, British Standards, environmental legislation and health and safety requirements relevant to the works. The scope of services includes the provision of the following: * Additional Pre-works & Surveys and obtain any additional permissions and licences required to complete the works * Forestry services including the felling, removal, and disposal of infected ash trees with exemption where other trees are impeding access to the ash. * Arboriculture related works and services including pruning of nearby trees to prevent damage during the felling of infected ash trees * Ground preparation/Reinstatement Works of the areas to a suitable condition for natural regeneration of trees and public access

Options: The Council reserve the right to purchase additional services should further trees be identified for surveying requirements, felling, removal and disposal associated services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e284
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076742-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 0SH
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ26 East Surrey
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Reigate
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076742-2026
    12th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing
    Please refer to the Invitation to Tender Pack (ITT) which contains the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and accompanying instructions and guidance for the full conditions of participation requirements. Also the Invitation to Tender instructions and guidance for full information relating to the Tender. This is shared via the Authority's E-Tender portal which is available via the above link provided. http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing RBBC - 039088: RBBC-AL- Ash Die Back Surveying, Felling, Removal and Disposal of Trees associated services

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