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NAC/5247 Provision of Planned, Ad-hoc and Emergency Arboricultural Works Framework

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jul 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is planning a public procurement process for the "NAC/5247 Provision of Planned, Ad-hoc and Emergency Arboricultural Works Framework." This initiative is classified under the general public services industry category, specifically focusing on services required for arboriculture across North Ayrshire, excluding Arran and the Isle of Cumbrae. The current stage of the procurement process is planning, with the official tender notice anticipated to be published on 20th August 2026. The planned framework aims to engage a three-man team, working under the Council's Arboricultural Officer, to provide both routine and rapid-response tree work within the region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the arboricultural industry, particularly those capable of rapid response and experienced in tree maintenance services such as felling, removal, and pruning. Companies with a skilled foreman and the ability to comply with BS3998:2010 standards for risk control and urgent scheduling will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The contract value is estimated at £300,000, providing a significant growth avenue for firms ready to meet the Council's requirements and collaborate closely with the NAC Streetscene department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NAC/5247 Provision of Planned, Ad-hoc and Emergency Arboricultural Works Framework

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council require a three man team, working under the direction of the Council's Arboricultural Officer to provide planned and ad-hoc tree work. In addition NAC requires the successful company to provide rapid response to sudden tree failures, including evenings and weekends.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC Streetscene department require a three-man team to work under direction from the Council's Arboricultural Officer, in association with a dedicated / appointed contractor team leader to carry out felling, removal/disposal, crown lifting/thinning/cleaning/reduction, girdle/removal of ivy and pruning of trees within land owned or administered within NAC (excluding Arran and the Isle of Cumbrae). The team will be expected to have a foreman or chargehand within the group to lead and organise the team safely and efficiently. The team will be expected to function as an individual squad but may also be required to work alongside Council's own team of Arborists. The team must be available Monday to Friday. In addition to the above NAC requires the successful company to provide rapid response to sudden tree failures or developing structural hazards consistent with BS3998:2010 sections on risk control and the scheduling of urgent works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838297
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560997
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 20262 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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