--- title: "2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0681b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681b4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ISLINGTON" published: "2026-04-14" --- # 2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement Buyer: ISLINGTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0681b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681b4.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Islington is overseeing the tender process for the 2324-0234 Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement, aimed at enhancing green areas through specific arboricultural services, including planting, maintenance, and emergency tree works. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure method. The framework, comprising four distinct lots, is structured to address various needs across Islington. Interested parties should note that the deadline for tender submissions is at 12pm on 25 May 2026, with the service contract estimated to start on 17 August 2026 and run for 48 months. The project is set in London, United Kingdom, and the evaluation criteria include price, quality, and social value, offering transparency in the procurement process. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in arboricultural services and related fields. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand their portfolios by contributing to public-sector projects. With an estimated budget of £10,700,000 over the contract term, businesses can leverage this framework to secure long-term engagements. Companies that excel in quality service while integrating social value into their operations will find this tender attractive due to its diversified criteria, which could bolster their competitive edge in the industry. ## 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033639-2026 | | 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | 2029-01-15 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,700,000 | | Lots value | £10,700,000 | | 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 | 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 - 14 Apr 2026 at 10:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033639-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033639-2026 14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=f44fadbd-1b37-f111-813c-005056b64545 Tender documents will be available via the London Tenders Portal such as guidance for bidders, quality return documents, pricing schedule etc. ## 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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