---
title: "Exmoor Hopper Route Tree Works Route"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069342"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Exmoor Hopper Route Tree Works Route

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069342

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Somerset Council, involved the award of a contract titled "Exmoor Hopper Route Tree Works Route," focused on tree and vegetation management services along the Exmoor Hopper bus route to ensure highway safety and service continuity. This process falls under the services category and is located in the UKK23 region, specifically Somerset, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition, with the award being completed on 7 May 2026. Notable dates include the contract period from 7 May 2026 to 23 May 2026, and the contract was officially signed on 22 April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tree maintenance services. Companies like ARBORICARE LIMITED, which secured the contract, are ideally suited for this type of work due to their size and expertise in handling such projects under public authority contracts. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses capable of providing specialised services efficiently and within cost-effective parameters stand to benefit significantly. This particular tender indicates that those with the capability to swiftly mobilise resources in the region of Somerset may find further similar opportunities with local councils and transport-related infrastructure services.

## Notice

To provide tree and vegetation management works along the Exmoor Hopper bus route to ensure highway safety and the continued safe operation of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041882-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 23 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,280 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARBORICARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 11:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041882-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041882-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arboricare.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

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