--- title: "Tree Works Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0521b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0521b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0521b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0521b6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Tree Works Framework Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0521b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0521b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0521b6.json) ## Summary Rochdale Borough Council is actively seeking providers for a Tree Works Framework aimed at maintaining the region's tree stock in a healthy and safe condition. This procurement process, categorised under tree-maintenance services, involves multiple arboricultural operations split across four lots: Tree Pruning and Felling, Emergency Call-Out Services during and outside normal working hours, and Stump Grinding. The open procedure allows for competitive submissions, with tender documents to be submitted by 16th March 2026, using the Chest e-tendering system. This framework agreement, valued at £981,396 GBP, will cover services in the UKD3 region from July 2026 to June 2030, promoting sustainability and safety within the local environment. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboriculture and tree maintenance services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to partake, as the lots are structured to cater to their capabilities and facilitate potential business growth. Bidders can compete through both mini-competitions and direct awards, depending on the lot, with clear criteria around quality, social value, and cost driving the award decisions. Companies offering emergency call-out services and those adept in stump grinding and comprehensive tree works can strengthen their market presence and expand their operational scope by engaging with Rochdale Borough Council through this procurement effort. ## Notice Rochdale Council are looking for providers to assist in maintaining their tree stock in a healthy and safe condition, and as such are looking to putting in place a framework agreement to facilitate the procurement of differing Arboricultural operations The services will be split in to 4 lots and include:- Lot 1 - Tree Pruning, Felling and Full Spectrum of Arboricultural Works Lot 2 - Emergency Call-Out Works (During Normal Working Hours) Lot 3 - Emergency Call-Out (Outside of Normal Working Hours) Lot 4 - Stump Grinding Please review the tender documents for further details and tender instructions. ### Lot Information Tree Pruning, Felling and Full Spectrum of Arboricultural Works Required to provide a full spectrum of Arboricultural works including tree pruning, thinning, felling and crown reduction works. Emergency Call-Out Works (During Normal Working Hours) Emergency Arboricultural service during Working Hours in respect of tree maintenance, tree surgery, stump removal, temporary re-instatement of tree pits, tree pruning to be carried out next to highways, in parks and open spaces, communal housing areas, schools, cemeteries. Emergency Call-Out (Outside of Normal Working Hours) Required to provide an emergency call out service outside of the specified normal working day to respond to any tree emergency within 1 hour of being notified by the relevant authorising officer. Stump Grinding Required to undertake the removal of stumps on the highway, in parks and open spaces. These will be in a number of different surfaces i.e. tarmac, flag and grass. ### Planning Information The Expression of Interest will be issued via The Chest (project ID DN775791), further details for the contract can be found in the EOI document attached to the opportunity. To register interest in the opportunity, suppliers will need to register on The Chest and complete and return the EOI document via The Chest. Any clarifications will need to be issued via the messaging function on The Chest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018036-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 11 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | 2030-01-14 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £981,396 | | Lots value | £981,936 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ROCHDALE | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL16 1XU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Rochdale | | Electoral ward | Central Rochdale | | Westminster constituency | Rochdale | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 15:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018036-2026 - 12 Feb 2026 at 18:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013188-2026 - 23 May 2025 at 10:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026059-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018036-2026 27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013188-2026 12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026059-2025 23rd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b963b957-3608-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 The tender documents are published on the Chest e-tendering portal. Project details for the chest are as follows Name: Tree Works Framework Opportunity ID - DN806821 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0521b6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0521b6.json.