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# Arboricultural and Landscaping / Horticultural Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0776dc

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## Summary

Lancaster University is procuring arboricultural, landscaping, horticultural and sports-ground services through a framework for its estate in Lancaster. The scope is divided into four areas: tree management, including planned works and emergency call-outs; landscape and horticultural services, covering grounds maintenance, planting, biodiversity and hard and soft landscape improvements; sports-pitch reinstatement and renovation; and internal greenery maintenance. Internal greenery includes living features such as the Library Green Wall and Ficus Tree, with potential for additional planted areas. The work covers tree clearing, cutting and maintenance, grass, hedges, shrubs, planting, weed control, litter collection, pitch renovation, drainage repairs, irrigation, pruning, pest and disease control, nutrient management and replacement planting.

The procurement reached tender: Lancaster University invited offers through a selective competitive flexible procedure, using an Invitation to Participate and electronic submission through its In-Tend portal. Expressions of interest were due by 19 October 2026 at 10:00 BST, with the award period ending on 14 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The framework is planned to run from 8 January 2027 to 7 January 2030, with two possible 12-month extensions subject to satisfactory performance, giving a maximum end date of 7 January 2032. Its estimated total value is £380,000 excluding VAT, or £456,000 including VAT. Lot values excluding VAT are £25,000 each for arboricultural and landscape services, £20,000 for sports pitches and £6,000 for internal greenery. Quality carries 60% and price 40%.

This opportunity suits specialist arboricultural contractors, grounds maintenance and landscaping businesses, sports-turf contractors, and indoor planting or horticultural specialists. Lancaster University is seeking suppliers with relevant previous experience, the resources and capacity to deliver planned and reactive work, and specialist equipment where required. Arboricultural suppliers must be able to provide emergency attendance within 24 hours when trees create an immediate risk to public safety, property, highways or access routes. Sports-turf providers need experience in renovation, decompaction, overseeding, topdressing, turf repairs and small drainage works. Internal greenery providers need specialist knowledge of plant health, irrigation, pruning, pests, disease and nutrients. The lots are identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, with minimal disruption to university operations expected.

## Notice

Lancaster University is looking to re-tender its Arboricultural and Landscaping / Horticultural Services, and aims to establish a framework for the following lots: Lot 1: Arboricultural Services Lot 2: Landscape & Horticultural Services Sub Lot 2a: Landscape & Horticultural Services Small Works - Estimated PS0 to PS5,000 per commission Sub Lot 2b: Landscape & Horticultural Services Medium Works - Estimated PS5,001 to PS15,000 per commission Sub Lot 2c: Landscape & Horticultural Services Large Works - Estimated PS15,001+ per commission Lot 3: Sports Pitch Reinstatement and Renovation Services Lot 4: Internal Greenery Maintenance Services

### Lot Information

Arboricultural Services

Tree management works will be mainly undertaken in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the Client's annual tree survey. Contractors will be asked to cost the specified works on an item-by-item basis. Issued contract work shall be completed within agreed timescales. Contractors are expected to provide a responsive emergency call-out service. Emergency tree works, including situations where trees pose an immediate risk to public safety, property, highways, or access routes, shall require attendance on site from the contractor within 24 hours of notification. Contractors must demonstrate the experience, resources, and capacity to deliver both planned and reactive services within agreed timescales and with minimal disruption to campus operations.

Renewal: Further 2 x 12-month extensions to be agreed upon satisfactory performance.

Landscape & Horticultural Services

Sub Lot 2a: Landscape & Horticultural Services Small Works - Estimated PS0 to PS5,000 per commission Sub Lot 2b: Landscape & Horticultural Services Medium Works - Estimated PS5,001 to PS15,000 per commission Sub Lot 2c: Landscape & Horticultural Services Large Works - Estimated PS15,001+ per commission The University is seeking contractors capable of delivering a range of grounds maintenance, and landscape improvement works across its estate. Typical works may include grass cutting, hedge and shrub maintenance, weed control, litter collection, planting schemes, biodiversity projects, and hard and soft landscape enhancements. Contractors must demonstrate the experience, resources, and capacity to deliver both planned and reactive services within agreed timescales and with minimal disruption to campus operations.

Renewal: Further 2 x 12-month extensions to be agreed upon satisfactory performance.

Sports Pitch Reinstatement and Renovation Services

The University is seeking contractors capable of delivering post-season sports pitch reinstatement and improvement works across its estate. Typical works may include full grass pitch renovation, decompaction, overseeding, topdressing, turf repairs, and small-scale drainage installations or repairs to improve surface performance and playability. Contractors must demonstrate the experience, resources, and specialist equipment necessary to deliver these works within agreed timescales and with minimal disruption to University activities.

Renewal: Further 2 x 12-month extensions to be agreed upon satisfactory performance.

Internal Greenery Maintenance Services

The University is seeking contractors capable of delivering the maintenance and management of its internal living landscape features, including the Library Green Wall and Ficus Tree, with the potential for additional internal planted areas to be incorporated during the contract term. Typical works may include, irrigation management, pruning, plant health monitoring, pest and disease control, replacement planting, nutrient management, and general horticultural maintenance. Contractors must demonstrate the experience, specialist knowledge, and resources necessary to maintain high-quality internal planting displays and support the health and longevity of these assets.

Renewal: Further 2 x 12-month extensions to be agreed upon satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089343-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2027 - 7 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2031-09-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | £76,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Postcode area | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2026 at 16:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089343-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089343-2026
  21st September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/lancaster/home
  This ITP document has been made available through the University's electronic tendering portal (In-Tend). Tenderers must submit their responses to this ITP through this same portal by the deadline stipulated at the top of this letter. In-Tend Support: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Any queries regarding this ITP must be directed via the In-Tend 'correspondence' function and not sent directly to individual Lancaster University employees or agents by email or otherwise. If you wish to be considered for tendering for this project: Complete and return the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) enclosed at Schedule 1 of this ITP via In-Tend.

## Notice URLs

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

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