Planning

Provision of Arboriculture Services (2026-30)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Arboriculture Services" covering the years 2026 to 2030. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 16 March 2026. Interested parties are advised to register their interest by 09 March 2026 at 12 noon. This project is focused on delivering arboriculture services across the University's John Anderson Campus and various satellite sites in Glasgow, Scotland. The planned contract's estimated value is £150,000, classified under education within the services category, and will follow Regulation 41 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Businesses specialising in arboriculture services, such as tree assessments, felling, stump grinding, and pruning, will find opportunities for growth through this contract. The sole supply basis of the contract offers a strategic opportunity for a single service provider to establish a foothold in servicing educational institutions. Enterprises capable of providing comprehensive arboriculture services and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance will be well-suited for competing in this tender process initiated by the University of Strathclyde, a buyer involved in central purchasing activities. Registering interest early can ensure businesses remain informed of potential changes and market engagement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Arboriculture Services (2026-30)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Arboriculture Services (2026-30) (UOS-41609-2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below throughout the University's John Anderson Campus and various satellite sites. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Visual tree assessments: - Detailed reports: - Tailored action reports: - Standard complaint reports: - Tree tagging service with tree health report: - Post work site visits: - Tree felling: - Sectional dismantling: - Stump grinding: - Root removal: - Crown lifting: - Crown cleaning: - Crown thinning: - Crown reduction; and - Formative pruning. The Contract will be awarded on a sole supply basis, and its remit largely relates to Services.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550260
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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