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title: "Southwark Arboricultural Maintenance Contract 2027-2031 PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE-NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697e0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Southwark Arboricultural Maintenance Contract 2027-2031 PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE-NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697e0

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is in the planning stage of its Arboricultural Maintenance Contract for 2027-2031, not yet a live tender opportunity. This contract involves borough-wide tree maintenance operations, including tree surgery and stump grinding, aiming to service the region designated as UKI44, which covers parts of London. This notice, published on 13 May 2026, anticipates the start of the contract on 1 October 2027. The contract, valued at £14.4 million gross, is scheduled to conclude by 1 October 2031, with a possible extension until 1 October 2033. The procurement will follow an open procedure, and businesses are advised of a forthcoming notice expected on 2 November 2026.

This major contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in arboricultural services, particularly those experienced in tree surgery and maintenance. With a substantial budget allocated to maintaining Southwark's urban forestry, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to participate, given the suitability criteria encouraging SME involvement. Businesses with expertise in the specified CPV categories such as tree pruning and maintenance will find this procurement particularly attractive, enhancing their portfolio while contributing to the public infrastructure and environment. The open procedure offers a straightforward entry to the bidding process, presenting an excellent growth prospect for qualifying businesses.

## Notice

Tree maintenance contracts borough-wide - Tree surgery, stump grinding, all tree maintenance operations PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE-NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043999-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 1 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees
- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 13:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043999-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043999-2026
  13th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwark.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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