Notice Information
Notice Title
Arboricultural and Landscaping / Horticultural Framework
Notice Description
Lancaster University is looking to re-tender its Arboricultural and Landscaping / Horticultural Services, and aims to establish a framework for the following lots: Lot 1: Arboricultural Services Lot 2: Landscape & Horticultural Services Sub Lot 2a: Landscape & Horticultural Services Small Works - Estimated PS0 to PS5,000 per commission Sub Lot 2b: Landscape & Horticultural Services Medium Works - Estimated PS5,001 to PS15,000 per commission Sub Lot 2c: Landscape & Horticultural Services Large Works - Estimated PS15,001+ per commission Lot 3: Sports Pitch Reinstatement and Renovation Services Lot 4: Internal Greenery Maintenance Services
Lot Information
Arboricultural Services
Tree management works will be mainly undertaken in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the Client's annual tree survey. Contractors will be asked to cost the specified works on an item-by-item basis. Issued contract work shall be completed within agreed timescales. Contractors are expected to provide a responsive emergency call-out service. Emergency tree works, including situations where trees pose an immediate risk to public safety, property, highways, or access routes, shall require attendance on site from the contractor within 24 hours of notification. Contractors must demonstrate the experience, resources, and capacity to deliver both planned and reactive services within agreed timescales and with minimal disruption to campus operations.
Renewal: Further 2 x 12-month extensions to be agreed upon satisfactory performance.
Landscape & Horticultural ServicesSub Lot 2a: Landscape & Horticultural Services Small Works - Estimated PS0 to PS5,000 per commission Sub Lot 2b: Landscape & Horticultural Services Medium Works - Estimated PS5,001 to PS15,000 per commission Sub Lot 2c: Landscape & Horticultural Services Large Works - Estimated PS15,001+ per commission The University is seeking contractors capable of delivering a range of grounds maintenance, and landscape improvement works across its estate. Typical works may include grass cutting, hedge and shrub maintenance, weed control, litter collection, planting schemes, biodiversity projects, and hard and soft landscape enhancements. Contractors must demonstrate the experience, resources, and capacity to deliver both planned and reactive services within agreed timescales and with minimal disruption to campus operations.
Renewal: Further 2 x 12-month extensions to be agreed upon satisfactory performance.
Sports Pitch Reinstatement and Renovation ServicesThe University is seeking contractors capable of delivering post-season sports pitch reinstatement and improvement works across its estate. Typical works may include full grass pitch renovation, decompaction, overseeding, topdressing, turf repairs, and small-scale drainage installations or repairs to improve surface performance and playability. Contractors must demonstrate the experience, resources, and specialist equipment necessary to deliver these works within agreed timescales and with minimal disruption to University activities.
Renewal: Further 2 x 12-month extensions to be agreed upon satisfactory performance.
Internal Greenery Maintenance ServicesThe University is seeking contractors capable of delivering the maintenance and management of its internal living landscape features, including the Library Green Wall and Ficus Tree, with the potential for additional internal planted areas to be incorporated during the contract term. Typical works may include, irrigation management, pruning, plant health monitoring, pest and disease control, replacement planting, nutrient management, and general horticultural maintenance. Contractors must demonstrate the experience, specialist knowledge, and resources necessary to maintain high-quality internal planting displays and support the health and longevity of these assets.
Renewal: Further 2 x 12-month extensions to be agreed upon satisfactory performance.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0776dc
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089343-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
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- CPV Codes
77211300 - Tree-clearing services
77211400 - Tree-cutting services
77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
77300000 - Horticultural services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £380,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £76,000 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 Sep 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 8 Jan 2027 - 7 Jan 2030 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- 2031-09-01
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LANCASTER
- Postcode
- LA1 4YW
- Postcode Area
- Lancaster
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD4 Lancashire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
- Delivery Location
- TLD4 Lancashire
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- Local Authority
- Lancaster
- Electoral Ward
- University
- Westminster Constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089343-2026
21st September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/lancaster/home
This ITP document has been made available through the University's electronic tendering portal (In-Tend). Tenderers must submit their responses to this ITP through this same portal by the deadline stipulated at the top of this letter. In-Tend Support: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Any queries regarding this ITP must be directed via the In-Tend 'correspondence' function and not sent directly to individual Lancaster University employees or agents by email or otherwise. If you wish to be considered for tendering for this project: Complete and return the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) enclosed at Schedule 1 of this ITP via In-Tend.
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