--- title: "2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0680ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680ed.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ISLINGTON" published: "2026-04-13" --- # 2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement Buyer: ISLINGTON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0680ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680ed.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Islington is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement". This involves services related to planting and maintenance of green areas, specifically within the services industry category. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement for a range of arboricultural services, split into four lots: planting programme, establishment and aftercare, cyclical maintenance, and reactive tree works. The estimated budget is £10,700,000 for a duration of up to 48 months, with the contract anticipated to start on 17th August 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the London Tenders Portal by 12pm on 25th May 2026. Key evaluation criteria will focus on price, quality, and social value. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticulture and arboriculture, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive tree planting and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with the capacity to manage emergency call outs and insurance-related tree work. The framework's division into lots allows businesses to bid for specific areas relevant to their expertise, promoting tailor-made solutions and enhancing competition. Such a contract presents an excellent growth avenue for companies in the sector, aligning with community enhancement objectives while ensuring sustainable environmental practices. ## Notice You are invited by Islington Council (the "Authority") to tender for the above works. The information that you need to complete your tender will be found in the Invitation to Tender Competition pack consisting of Quality/Social Value questions, appendices, pricing schedule, terms and conditions, and specification/description that have been uploaded to the London Tenders Portal ("LTP"). The London Borough of Islington is tendering a framework agreement for Arboricultural Services with 4 lots to cover each area. The framework agreement will be for 'Tree Planting, Facilitation and Establishment of Tree Stock', Additional Plant Aftercare, Cyclical Maintenance of Tree Stock, and Reactive works across the borough including emergency call out cover and operations, insurance related tree works and ad-hoc tree works. The framework will be divided into 4 Lots covering: * Planting programme (LOT 1) * Establishment and aftercare (LOT 2) * Cyclical maintenance (LOT 3) * Reactive tree works (LOT 4) Further details on each Lot will be provided in the invitation to tender pack. The agreement will run for a period of 48 months. It is estimated that the Contract will start on August 17th, 2026. The procurement will be evaluated based on an award criteria of 30% Price, 50% Quality and 20% Social value to equal 100%. The breakdown of each award criteria will be in the tender pack. The estimated budget for the framework agreement is PS10,700,000 for the maximum 48 months term of the awarded Contracts. Tender submission must be returned via the LTP by 12pm on 25 May 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. ### Planning Information The engagement period will end at the end of the open procedure exercise ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033228-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ISLINGTON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 2UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 11:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033228-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033228-2026 13th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.islington.gov.uk/ - 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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