Buyer Name: Rochdale Borough Council
Buyer Address: Number One Riverside, Rochdale, UKD37, OL16 1XU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Tree Works Framework
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
981396.0 GBP
Gross: 981396 GBP
981396.0 GBP
Gross: 981396 GBP
Published
12 Feb 2026, 18:34
12 Feb 2026, 18:34
Deadline
16 Mar 2026, 12:00
16 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
Region
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Awarded To
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Description
Rochdale Council are looking for providers to assist in maintaining their tree stock in a healthy and safe condition, and as such are looking to putting in place a framework agreement to facilitate the procurement of differing Arboricultural operations The services will be split in to 4 lots and include:- Lot 1 - Tree Pruning, Felling and Full Spectrum of Arboricultural Works Lot 2 - Emergency Call-Out Works (During Normal Working Hours) Lot 3 - Emergency Call-Out (Outside of Normal Working Hours) Lot 4 - Stump Grinding Please review the tender documents for further details and tender instructions.
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Opportunity Context
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External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b963b957-3608-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
Link Description: The tender documents are published on the Chest e-tendering portal. Project details for the chest are as follows Name: Tree Works Framework Opportunity ID - DN806821
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013188-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Tree Pruning, Felling and Full Spectrum of Arboricultural Works
Lot Description: Required to provide a full spectrum of Arboricultural works including tree pruning, thinning, felling and crown reduction works.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 245,349
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 245,349
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-06-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Question (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (20%)
Lot Title: Emergency Call-Out Works (During Normal Working Hours)
Lot Description: Emergency Arboricultural service during Working Hours in respect of tree maintenance, tree surgery, stump removal, temporary re-instatement of tree pits, tree pruning to be carried out next to highways, in parks and open spaces, communal housing areas, schools, cemeteries.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 245,349
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 245,349
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-06-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Question (60%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (20%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (20%)
Lot Title: Emergency Call-Out (Outside of Normal Working Hours)
Lot Description: Required to provide an emergency call out service outside of the specified normal working day to respond to any tree emergency within 1 hour of being notified by the relevant authorising officer.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 245,349
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 245,349
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2030-06-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Question (60%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (20%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (20%)
Lot Title: Stump Grinding
Lot Description: Required to undertake the removal of stumps on the highway, in parks and open spaces. These will be in a number of different surfaces i.e. tarmac, flag and grass.
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 245,349
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 245,349
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2030-06-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Question (60%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (20%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (20%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: The tender documents are published on the Chest e-tendering portal. Project details for the chest are as follows Name: Tree Works Framework Opportunity ID - DN806821
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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