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title: "PR432023 Arboriculture Services (Lot 1 - Maintenance, Lot 2 Surveys & Inspection)"
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# PR432023 Arboriculture Services (Lot 1 - Maintenance, Lot 2 Surveys & Inspection)

Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4f9

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Exeter City Council for PR432023 Arboriculture Services includes two main components: tree maintenance and surveys & inspections. This tender, classified under the horticultural services category, was completed through an open procedure method. Located in the UK's South West region (UKK43), specifically in Exeter, the procurement had a total contract value of £1,194,315.2 split between Maintenance (£1,196,159.2) and Surveys & Inspections (£178,674). Signed on 8th October 2025, the contracts were awarded to Devon Tree Services Limited, highlighting an opportunity for qualified suppliers within the tree care industry.

This project offers significant business growth prospects, particularly for SMEs skilled in arboricultural services. With quality and price as its key award criteria (60% and 40% weighting, respectively), this tender was suitable for businesses experienced in tree maintenance, consultancy, and assessments, as specified under CPV classifications like tree maintenance and tree surveys. The opportunity primarily targets firms that are accredited by the Arboricultural Association and have a strong background in ecology and environmental management. Successful suppliers stand to benefit from long-term partnerships, as the contracts include the potential for renewals extending beyond the initial five-year period.

## Notice

Delivery of Arboricultural services; tree maintenance services and tree surveys and inspection services.

### Lot Information

Arboricultural Maintenance

Arboriculture services to include, pruning, felling, planting and aftercare of trees on Council land, including but not exclusive to parks and open spaces, cemeteries, allotments, residential housing sites, commercial and operational premises, Valley parks (nature reserves) and woodlands.

Options: The contract will be subject to renewal after five years for up to two further extensions of twelve months, each extension.

Renewal: The contract will be subject to renewal after five years for up to two further extensions of twelve months, each extension.

Surveys and Inspections

Consultancy services including detailed tree safety reports, expert advice and emergency tree officer cover where necessary.

Options: The contract will be subject to renewal after five years for up to two further extensions of twelve months, each extension.

Renewal: The contract will be subject to renewal after five years for up to two further extensions of twelve months, each extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056819-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,374,833 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EXETER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEVON TREE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77211600 - Tree seeding
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056819-2026
- 24 Mar 2025 at 18:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011008-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 18:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006210-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 18:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010534-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://devontreeservices.co.uk/
- https://exeter.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=643aac3c-00eb-ef11-8134-005056b64545
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010534-2025

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