Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 00:00

Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Stirling has successfully awarded a contract as part of a Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services. The procurement process, in which Taylor Trees Limited was named as the supplier, focused on providing arboricultural services with a critical requirement for emergency response availability within two hours. This open procedure was awarded in May 2026, with a contract value of £480,000 GBP. The services will primarily be located in Stirling (postal region UKM77), with the procurement falling under the 'Services' category and specifically related to the education sector. The procurement process has been completed, with the initial tender phase concluding on 27 March 2026.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in arboricultural services, particularly those capable of meeting stringent emergency response times. Businesses that have a strong portfolio in delivering time-sensitive environmental services, and can engage effectively with local community benefits, such as offering trade apprenticeships and engaging in community outreach, would find this agreement particularly conducive to growth. The tender was open to SMEs, with an emphasis on electronic submissions, and attracted considerable interest with a total of eight bids submitted, demonstrating a healthy competitive environment for SMEs looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services

Notice Description

The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide arboricultural services. IMPORTANT NOTE: This contract requires an emergency response time availability no later than 2 hours to be on-site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide arboricultural services. IMPORTANT NOTE: This contract requires an emergency response time availability no later than 2 hours to be on-site.. The estimated value for this Framework Agreement is estimated only and subject to funding availability. There is no guarantee as to the volume of business that you may receive if appointed to this Framework Agreement.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822500
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556125
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between two and a half and three and a half years from the starting date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4LA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAYLOR TREES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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