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title: "Arboricultural Services Framework for Parks and Green Spaces in the Cumberland Area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b80"
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# Arboricultural Services Framework for Parks and Green Spaces in the Cumberland Area

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b80

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has finalised the procurement process for the Arboricultural Services Framework aimed at maintaining parks and green spaces within the Cumberland area. This framework, divided into northern and southern regions, addresses both standard and specialist tree works. The procurement followed an open procedure, and significant milestones include an award date of December 9, 2024, and the completion of the tender process on January 6, 2025. The industry category is forestry services, with CPV code 77200000, and the total framework value is estimated at £480,000.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the forestry and horticulture sectors. Particularly appealing to businesses with existing qualifications such as 'Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor' status, the framework’s division into multiple lots allows specialised firms to bid for segments suited to their expertise, such as tree surgery, technical arboricultural work, and stump grinding. The contract demands high quality, social value contributions, and competitive pricing, creating an equitable playing field for experienced local contractors.

## Notice

A framework agreement for arboricultural services on parks and green spaces in the Cumberland district. The agreement will be divided into two areas, Northern and Southern Cumberland, reflecting the extent of the district and also existing arrangements by which tree work is being undertaken. Within each area there will be a further sub-division to reflect standard tree works (most work undertaken) and specialist works, where officer discretion identifies a need for technical work on sensitive or vulnerable sites.

### Lot Information

Northern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work)

Northern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for work of a technical nature on sensitive or vulnerable sites which demands the highest standards. This lot will only consider the dismantling or felling of trees and does not include the removal of large volumes of material off a site nor the grinding of stumps. Contractors wishing to apply for this lot must demonstrate current 'Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor' status.

Northern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work)

Northern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for all tree surgery work (including climbing and use of aerial platforms), tree felling, scrub clearance, hedge laying/coppicing, timber extraction and stump grinding. Contractors will be expected to evidence all necessary training and insurances and will be required to work to pre-determined quality standards.

Southern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work)

Southern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for work of a technical nature on sensitive or vulnerable sites which demands the highest standards. This lot will only consider the dismantling or felling of trees and does not include the removal of large volumes of material off a site nor the grinding of stumps. Contractors wishing to apply for this lot must demonstrate current 'Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor' status.

Southern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work)

Southern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for all tree surgery work (including climbing and use of aerial platforms), tree felling, scrub clearance, hedge laying/coppicing, timber extraction and stump grinding. Contractors will be expected to evidence all necessary training and insurances and will be required to work to pre-determined quality standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000147-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | £480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ARBORSCAPE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; DEAN LITTLE TREE SURGERY; EUROFOREST; GREAVES TREE SERVICES; MARK LLOYD TREES; ORCHARD TREE SURGERY; SPECIAL BRANCH TREE SERVICES(NE; TIVOLI GROUP; TYLA SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000147-2025
- 27 Aug 2024 at 10:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027248-2024
- 16 Aug 2024 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026101-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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