---
title: "Exmoor Hopper Bus Route Tree Pruning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06960e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# Exmoor Hopper Bus Route Tree Pruning

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06960e

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed a direct procurement for tree pruning services along the Exmoor Hopper bus route. This project, titled "Exmoor Hopper Bus Route Tree Pruning," falls under the services category and targets the UKK23 region, specifically in Somerset, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted below threshold without competition, and the contract was signed on 11th May 2026. Work commenced on 12th May 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by 22nd May 2026. This procurement aims to maintain clearance for the bus route, with a total contract value of £42,280 excluding VAT.

The opportunities arising from this tender are primarily in the realm of environmental and public service maintenance, offering excellent business growth potential for companies specialising in arboricultural services. Businesses capable of providing efficient, high-quality tree pruning services without requiring competition could find this type of direct award procurement process advantageous. Given the industry's need for precise and professional execution, large-scale companies like ARBORICARE LIMITED, which has been awarded this contract, are well-suited to leverage such opportunities to enhance their service portfolios within local government projects.

## Notice

Tree pruning services to maintain clearance along Exmoor Hopper route

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043161-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 22 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

- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043161-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043161-2026
  11th 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/

## Provenance

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