---
title: "Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822500"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822500

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## Summary

The University of Stirling has successfully awarded a contract as part of a Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services. The procurement process, in which Taylor Trees Limited was named as the supplier, focused on providing arboricultural services with a critical requirement for emergency response availability within two hours. This open procedure was awarded in May 2026, with a contract value of £480,000 GBP. The services will primarily be located in Stirling (postal region UKM77), with the procurement falling under the 'Services' category and specifically related to the education sector. The procurement process has been completed, with the initial tender phase concluding on 27 March 2026.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in arboricultural services, particularly those capable of meeting stringent emergency response times. Businesses that have a strong portfolio in delivering time-sensitive environmental services, and can engage effectively with local community benefits, such as offering trade apprenticeships and engaging in community outreach, would find this agreement particularly conducive to growth. The tender was open to SMEs, with an emphasis on electronic submissions, and attracted considerable interest with a total of eight bids submitted, demonstrating a healthy competitive environment for SMEs looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide arboricultural services. IMPORTANT NOTE: This contract requires an emergency response time availability no later than 2 hours to be on-site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide arboricultural services. IMPORTANT NOTE: This contract requires an emergency response time availability no later than 2 hours to be on-site.. The estimated value for this Framework Agreement is estimated only and subject to funding availability. There is no guarantee as to the volume of business that you may receive if appointed to this Framework Agreement.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 month

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556125 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Between two and a half and three and a half years from the starting date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | £480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK9 4LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAYLOR TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556125
- 20 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550033

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550033&idx=4
  20th February 2026 - PM000253 - App 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550033&idx=5
  20th February 2026 - PM000253 - App 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550033&idx=6
  20th February 2026 - PM000253 - App 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550033&idx=7
  20th February 2026 - PM000253 - App 3A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550033&idx=8
  20th February 2026 - PM000253 - App 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550033&idx=9
  20th February 2026 - PM000253 - App 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550033&idx=10
  20th February 2026 - PM000253 - App C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550033&idx=1
  20th February 2026 - PM000253 - ITT Masterdoc
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550033&idx=2
  20th February 2026 - PM000253 - App A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550033&idx=3
  20th February 2026 - PM000253 - App B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550033
  Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services - The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide arboricultural services. IMPORTANT NOTE: This contract requires an emergency response time availability no later than 2 hours to be on-site.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556125
  Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services - The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide arboricultural services. IMPORTANT NOTE: This contract requires an emergency response time availability no later than 2 hours to be on-site.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822500

## Provenance

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