--- title: "Arboricultural Services for Swale Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d84c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d84c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d84c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d84c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-31" --- # Arboricultural Services for Swale Borough Council Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d84c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d84c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d84c.json) ## Summary Swale Borough Council has announced a tender for arboricultural services, inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified contractors. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure being used. Located in Sittingbourne, UK, this procurement falls under the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The contract will commence on 15th January 2027 and conclude on 14th January 2030, with a possible extension for an additional 2 years. Interested parties must submit their bids by 31st August 2026 at 09:00hrs through the council's e-tendering portal. The total value of the contract is estimated at £315,000, and award criteria include both price and quality considerations. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the arboricultural sector to secure a long-term contract with a public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this an attractive opportunity due to favourable suitability criteria. The selected contractor will engage in both climbing and groundwork services and must be equipped with the necessary skills and equipment. Since the tender is open to a wide range of businesses, those with a strong track record in arboricultural services and a capable team are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the potential for contract extension makes it an opportunity for sustained business growth. ## Notice Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for arboricultural services. The contract will involve undertaking a range of arboricultural services, the contractor is expected to provide a suitably qualified team with van, chipper and equipment. It is estimated that the contractor will provide one day per week split between climbing and ground works, Swale Borough Council will provide a list of works for the team and prioritise their workload. The contract shall commence on 15th January 2027 and terminate on 14th January 2030. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 2 years on a 1yr + 1yr basis. The tender/s who submit/s the Most Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 31st August 2026 at 09:00hrs. All communication / clarifications must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Sittingbourne:-Agricultural,-forestry,-horticultural,-aquacultural-and-apicultural-services./K5GMDUZKP6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/K5GMDUZKP6 ### Lot Information Groundwork days and climbing days There are three pricing options, option 1 (51days) will be used as the baseline figure for the contract and options 2&3 (55 or 60 days) could be used if they are commercially viable. Tenderers must price all three options. Option one, split 21 ground work days (2 man team) and 30 Climbing work days (3 man team). Option two, 25 ground/ 30 climbing. Option three, 28 ground / 32 climbing. Renewal: The council may extend the opportunity for a further 2 years on a 1yr + 1yr basis. Emergency responses and use of specialised equipment This lot refers to The Council's additional tree maintenance budget which may rise to the value of PS17,500pa but is not guarenteed within the contract value. This lot includes work such as emergency responses and use of specialised equipment. Renewal: The council may extend the opportunity by up to a further 2 years on a 1yr + 1yr basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072591-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £262,500 | | Lots value | £262,500 | | 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 | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SITTINGBOURNE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME10 3HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Swale | | Electoral ward | Roman | | Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2026 at 09:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072591-2026 - 31 Jul 2026 at 08:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072481-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072591-2026 31st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072481-2026 31st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/mainMenu.html - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/K5GMDUZKP6 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Sittingbourne:-Agricultural,-forestry,-horticultural,-aquacultural-and-apicultural-services./K5GMDUZKP6 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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