--- title: "Arboricultural Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a8a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a8a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a8a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a8a5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-10" --- # Arboricultural Framework Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a8a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a8a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a8a5.json) ## Summary The public procurement process initiated by Bedford Borough Council pertains to the "Arboricultural Framework" aimed at providing comprehensive arboricultural services, including emergency tree services, general tree maintenance, and tree planting and establishment, across the Borough's parks, highways, and open spaces. With an open procedure procurement method, the process culminates in the award of contracts spanning from 12th March 2026 to 11th March 2030, with potential extension up to 2031. Notable industry classifications include tree-clearing and tree-maintenance services, with the primary service location being the UKH region in the United Kingdom. The framework is designed with three main lots, employing both direct awards and further competitive processes to secure service provision. The procurement status has advanced to the award phase as of February 2026. The awarded contracts within this framework provide substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specializing in tree-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Eden Tree Specialists Ltd and Gristwood and Toms Limited are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity, alongside larger entities like Glendale Countryside Ltd. The framework allows for innovative techniques and efficient service delivery across the competitive landscape. Businesses adept in emergency out-of-hours services, routine maintenance, and sustainability practices in tree planting stand to gain significantly from their engagement in this public contract, fortifying their market presence and expanding their service portfolios. ## Notice This contract opportunity relates to supplying Bedford Borough Council (the Client) with a comprehensive range of arboricultural services. Typically, this will be for trees associated with the Council's Clean, Safe and Green Services which is responsible for managing trees in the Borough's highways, parks and amenity open spaces, equating to approximately 30,000 trees. ### Lot Information Emergency (out of normal working hours) service Lot 1 - Emergency (out of normal working hours) service Renewal: + 1 year Tree Maintenance Service Lot 2: Tree Maintenance Service Renewal: + 1 year Tree Planting and establishment service Lot 3: Tree Planting and establishment service Renewal: + 1 year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011782-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,250,000 | | Lots value | £1,250,000 | | Awards value | £2,373,185 | | Contracts value | £1,543,497 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | EDEN TREE SPECIALISTS; GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE; GRISTWOOD AND TOMS; SIMPLY TREE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77211600 - Tree seeding - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming ## Release History - 10 Feb 2026 at 11:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011782-2026 - 22 Dec 2025 at 10:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085261-2025 - 6 Oct 2025 at 11:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062461-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011782-2026 10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085261-2025 22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062461-2025 6th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11726 Signed contract with redacted phone numbers and emails. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11728 Signed contract with redacted phone numbers and emails. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11732 Signed contract with phone numbers and emails redacted. ## Notice URLs - http://www.edentreespecialists.co.uk - http://www.glendale-services.co.uk - http://www.gristwoodandtoms.co.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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