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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for vegetation control services, encompassing activities such as spraying, cutting, chipping, removal, and disposal around bridges and their supporting structures within the Aberdeen City area. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and is registered with CPV classifications related to grounds maintenance and invasive species control. The anticipated start date for public notices regarding this planned procurement is set for 1st September 2026. Interested businesses may contact Aberdeen City Council via their email or phone for further information.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in arboricultural and tree works, as well as those skilled in bridge and viaduct maintenance. Companies providing services in slope and embankment clearance or battling invasive species can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector within the Aberdeen region. Given the scope of work required, businesses with a robust portfolio in vegetation management and control are particularly well-suited to participate in this competitive procurement process, potentially offering long-term partnerships and growth with a recognised local authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RFI - VEGETATION CONTROL SERVICES

Notice Description

Vegetation spraying, cutting, chipping, removal, and disposal from areas around bridges, bridge parapets, bridge walls, and wing walls.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Vegetation spraying, cutting, chipping, removal, and disposal from areas around bridges, bridge parapets, bridge walls, and wing walls.. Vegetation Management; Vegetation Control; Arboricultural; Tree Works; Bridge Maintenance; Viaduct Maintenance; Structure Maintenance; Slope Maintenance; Embankment Clearance; Invasive Species; Grounds Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836352
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559310
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN 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
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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