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title: "T2496 - Arboriculture Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518ce"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
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# T2496 - Arboriculture Services

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518ce

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## Summary

The recent procurement by Belfast City Council involves a public contract for "T2496 - Arboriculture Services" aimed at maintaining Council Parks and DfI Street Trees. This initiative, conducted via an open procedure, covers the regions within and around Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, effectively engaging two suppliers: Northern Tree Services Ltd and McAuley Tree Landscaping Environmental. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude by 31st August 2027, with possibilities of extension up till 2030. Key industry classifications for this tender are tree pruning and related arboricultural services, highlighting the focus on environmental management and horticultural maintenance.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the arboriculture industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand operations and services within the public sector. With a substantial budget and the potential for contract extensions, suppliers involved can plan for sustained growth and innovation in service delivery. The work involves comprehensive tree care and maintenance, ideal for businesses equipped with expertise in tree pruning, environmental landscaping, and managing large-scale green spaces. Businesses with the capability to manage contract-specific requirements, such as innovative project management and adaptability to unforeseen requirements like pest outbreaks or storm damage repairs, will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

## Notice

This procurement is for the provision of arboriculture services for Council Parks and DfI Street Trees. The requirement is split into the following 4 lots: * Lot 1 - BCC Park Trees; * Lot 2 - DFI Street Trees maintenance Belfast North/Central * Lot 3 - DFI Street Trees maintenance Belfast South/East * Lot 4 - DFI Street Trees maintenance Belfast West/Lisburn/Castlereagh The Council has appointed a single Bidder for each Lot for the provision of the Deliverables although a Bidder may be awarded a maximum of 2 Lots should they demonstrate they have the capability and capacity to do so.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051311-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,100,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MCAULEY TREE LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTAL; NORTHERN TREE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 13:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051311-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 10:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048351-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051311-2025
  26th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048351-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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