--- title: "Control of Ash Die Back Disease" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0690d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0690d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0690d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0690d6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-05" --- # Control of Ash Die Back Disease Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0690d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0690d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0690d6.json) ## Summary Fife Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Control of Ash Die Back Disease," focusing on tree-maintenance services within the Fife region. This procurement, classified under the "services" category, is currently at the tender stage, with electronic submissions accepted until 9th June 2026. The main goal of the contract, which has a value of £600,000, is the removal of trees affected by Ash Dieback. This initiative is particularly important for environmental conservation and community welfare, with emphasis on locations such as East, Central, and West Fife. The tender operates under an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation from service providers. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in arboricultural services and environmental management to engage in contract work with a regional authority. Companies with competencies in health and safety, environmental considerations, and high-grade tree maintenance are well-suited to compete in this tender. Moreover, given the contract’s emphasis on social value and its potential two-year renewal, it provides a chance for sustained business growth. The requirement for robust technical qualifications ensures that experienced firms with the capacity for large-scale operations in forest management will be at an advantage. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio, contribute to local economic development, and foster sustainable practices in line with community benefits goals. ## Notice CW0310 Control of Ash Die Back Disease ### Lot Information 2.1 Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.1 East Fife Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.1 East Fife Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: 2 x 12months Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)o Sub Lot 2.2 Central Fife Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.2 Central Fife Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: 2x 12month extensions 2.3 Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.3 West Fife Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: 2 x 12month extensions Fife Wide - Removal of Trees affected by Ash Dieback on Transportation Network (High Grade) Removal of Trees affected by Ash Dieback on Transportation Network (High Grade) Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: 2 x 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040804-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services ## Release History - 5 May 2026 at 08:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040804-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830306 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830306 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830306 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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