--- title: "Tree Works in our Public Parks and Open Spaces within Taunton" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f095959-31d6-4e39-adc2-6d12e183f098" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f095959-31d6-4e39-adc2-6d12e183f098" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f095959-31d6-4e39-adc2-6d12e183f098.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f095959-31d6-4e39-adc2-6d12e183f098.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-02" --- # Tree Works in our Public Parks and Open Spaces within Taunton Buyer: TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f095959-31d6-4e39-adc2-6d12e183f098 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f095959-31d6-4e39-adc2-6d12e183f098) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f095959-31d6-4e39-adc2-6d12e183f098.json) ## Summary The Taunton Town Council has initiated an open procedure tender for tree works in public parks and open spaces within Taunton. The procurement process is currently at the "Tender" stage and was published on 2nd June 2026. It targets industry categories including tree-clearing, tree-cutting, and tree-maintenance services. The contract, valued between £25,000 and £30,000, will span from 1st September 2026 to 2nd September 2030. Interested parties have until 13th July 2026 to submit their proposals. This opportunity is based in the South West of the United Kingdom under the primary procurement category of works, and specifically focuses on CPV code 03452000 for trees and related services. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adept in arboriculture. Companies with the capability to deliver comprehensive tree management services and equipped with robust machinery, such as chainsaws and climbing equipment, are well-suited for this contract. The procurement’s open method enables fair competition, offering a significant opportunity to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients like the Taunton Town Council. This could potentially lead to further prospects within the council and similar entities in the region. ## Notice Tree works, including but not limited to felling, reducing and clearing, to be carried out during business hours. This does not include emergency or out of hours works. The contractor must possess, maintain, and have access to all necessary equipment to effectively and safely execute tree work during business hours. This includes, but is not limited to: Vehicles - Robust 4x4 vehicles suitable for park access (with appropriate clearance/permissions), fully insured and equipped with secure storage and lighting. Chainsaw - A range of professional chainsaws(ground and climbing saws) with appropriate guide bars for large and small material, and spare parts. Access, Climbing - Full set of specialist climbing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including harnesses, ropes, friction devices, and emergency descent/rescue equipment. Lifting, Rigging - Rigging equipment (slings, blocks, ropes, port-a-wraps) and winches (vehicle-mounted or manual) for securing and controlling large/fallen timber. Lighting - High-intensity, self-powered lighting towers/generators for safe work visibility during night-time operations. Welfare, Safety - Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all crew (helmets, visors, chainsaw trousers, boots, hearing protection), mobile welfare facilities, and traffic management signage/cones. Clearance - Woodchipper and/or tipper truck/trailer capacity suitable for immediate removal or large volumes of timber and brushwood. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233d3b45-83f7-4edc-b4d8-1983bbf226cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | SOMERSET | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 9QQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77341000 - Tree pruning ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233d3b45-83f7-4edc-b4d8-1983bbf226cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233d3b45-83f7-4edc-b4d8-1983bbf226cf 2nd June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN171430 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - https://www.taunton-tc.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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