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title: "NAC/5247 Provision of Planned, Ad-hoc and Emergency Arboricultural Works Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4c8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# NAC/5247 Provision of Planned, Ad-hoc and Emergency Arboricultural Works Framework

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4c8

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council is planning a procurement process for the 'NAC/5247 Provision of Planned, Ad-hoc and Emergency Arboricultural Works Framework'. The project focuses on tree-maintenance services within the region of UKM93, North Ayrshire, excluding Arran and the Isle of Cumbrae. As of the planning stage, the Council aims to establish a framework to manage routine and emergency tree works. The services required include felling, removal, and pruning among other tasks. The procurement process is under the planning stage, with the future notice expected on 20th August 2026. The budget allocated for this contract is £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in arboricultural services, especially those with the capacity to provide a dedicated three-man team capable of rapid response to emergency situations. Businesses that have experience working under British Standard BS3998:2010 for tree work, especially those that can operate swiftly both during and outside standard business hours, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement facilitates business growth by engaging contractors for both planned and contingency operations, thereby providing continuity and expansion prospects for qualified service providers.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council require a three man team, working under the direction of the Council's Arboricultural Officer to provide planned and ad-hoc tree work. In addition NAC requires the successful company to provide rapid response to sudden tree failures, including evenings and weekends.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC Streetscene department require a three-man team to work under direction from the Council's Arboricultural Officer, in association with a dedicated / appointed contractor team leader to carry out felling, removal/disposal, crown lifting/thinning/cleaning/reduction, girdle/removal of ivy and pruning of trees within land owned or administered within NAC (excluding Arran and the Isle of Cumbrae). The team will be expected to have a foreman or chargehand within the group to lead and organise the team safely and efficiently. The team will be expected to function as an individual squad but may also be required to work alongside Council's own team of Arborists. The team must be available Monday to Friday. In addition to the above NAC requires the successful company to provide rapid response to sudden tree failures or developing structural hazards consistent with BS3998:2010 sections on risk control and the scheduling of urgent works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071027-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 08:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071027-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838297
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838297
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337

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