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title: "Trees and Countryside Framework 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ce9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Trees and Countryside Framework 2026

Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ce9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Trees and Countryside Framework 2026" is being conducted jointly by Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council. This tender involves a multi-supplier arrangement to provide arboricultural and countryside work services in the South East England region, specifically within the UKJ25 area. Currently, in the tender stage, interested parties must submit their proposals by 6th August 2026. The procurement is being managed under an open, competitive flexible procedure, inviting capable suppliers to compete for the framework, which includes various categories such as tree maintenance and countryside infrastructure services. The tender process will lead up to an award period that concludes on 15th November 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and countryside services to expand their market presence. With a framework agreement in place, the process allows for both new and established firms, including SMEs, to participate and showcase their expertise. Suppliers with strong capabilities in arboricultural works, fencing, gating, and other rural infrastructure tasks are well-suited to compete in this tender. Winning a place on this framework not only secures long-term work through the contract period from December 2026 to November 2030 but also fosters robust relationships with the councils, positioning businesses for future collaborations and growth within the public sector.

## Notice

The Framework is a multi-supplier arrangement established jointly by Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council. The purpose of this Framework is to appoint suitably qualified organisations to provide arboricultural and countryside works to both Councils

### Lot Information

1

Trees: Lot Description 1A - Routine Arboricultural Works 1B - Emergency Call Out Provision 1C - Young Tree Watering and Establishment 1D - OPM (Oak Processionary Moth Nest Picking)

2

Counrtyside: Lot Description 2A - Path and infrastructure vegetation clearance work 2B - Meadow and Heathland Cut and Collect 2C - Habitat Work 2D - Drainage works 2E - Minor Construction work 2F - Countryside fencing, gates and grazing infrastructure

### Planning Information

please email procurement@guildford.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055453-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL AND WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL; WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU2 4BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Waverley |
| Electoral ward | Godalming Central & Ockford |
| Westminster constituency | Godalming and Ash |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 16:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055453-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 11:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031427-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055453-2026
  11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031427-2026
  7th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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