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title: "Tree and Woodland Maintenance Open Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518a3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Tree and Woodland Maintenance Open Framework

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518a3

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a public procurement process through an open procedure for a "Tree and Woodland Maintenance Open Framework," specifically targeting services in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural sectors. The contract, with a focus on the UKK11 region, was split into two lots: Arboriculture Services and Forestry Services, each valued at £1,620,000 gross, excluding VAT. This procurement aims to establish an open framework agreement for maintaining trees and woodlands across Bristol, with a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 30th September 2027 for Forestry Services and an earlier start for Arboriculture Services in April 2026. The award stage was notable with a pending status formalised by 17th April 2026, with the anticipated signature by 19th May 2026. The contracting authority, Bristol City Council, emphasised electronic submissions through a digital platform, confirming completion under legal basis regulation 2023/54.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industry. Specifically, the framework's open design allows multiple SMEs to participate and benefit from potential growth avenues by engaging in large-scale public works throughout Bristol. With services split across critical areas of arboriculture and forestry, companies skilled in tree maintenance, woodland care, and mechanised operations are well-suited to compete effectively. SMEs such as Teign Trees and Landscapes South West Limited, Foremost Tree Surgeons Limited, and others have already succeeded in their bids, illustrating promising prospects for businesses with similar capabilities in maintaining and enhancing local ecosystems.

## Notice

To establish an open framework for tree and woodland maintenance services. The open framework will be split into two lots: - Lot 1: Arboriculture Services - Lot 2: Forestry Services and be used to procure the services outlined in the framework scope and technical specifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040295-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | £2,700,000 |
| Awards value | £1,350,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | AINSTY TIMBER MARKETING; BEECHWOOD TREES AND LANDSCAPES; C&R FORESTRY; CLIMBERS WAY TREE CARE; EUROFOREST; FOREMOST TREE SURGEONS; GREENMAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT; GROUNDLORD; HEARTWOOD TREE SURGEONS; IDVERDE; JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; PITCHFORD TREE SERVICES; PRO LANDSCAPES MDX; TEIGN TREES AND LANDSCAPES SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 08:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040295-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 15:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002788-2026
- 20 May 2025 at 12:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023206-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040295-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002788-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023206-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://foremosttreesurgeons.co.uk
- http://www.atm-ltd.co.uk
- http://www.beechwoodtrees.co.uk
- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.candrforestry.co.uk
- http://www.gmem.org.uk
- http://www.groundlord.com
- http://www.heartwoodtrees.co.uk
- http://www.idverde.co.uk
- http://www.johnoconner.co.uk
- http://www.pitchfordtreeservices.co.uk
- http://www.prolandscapes.co.uk
- https://climberswaytreecare.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://teigntrees.co.uk
- https://www.euroforest.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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