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Open tender · Notice 092160-2026

Arboricultural Services for Peterborough

Peterborough City Council

Value
£7m
Closes
23 Oct 2026 (8 days)
Where
East of England
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032

In plain English

Peterborough City Council wants an ARB Approved contractor to carry out tree pruning, felling, stump removal, emergency storm response and woodland management across roughly 40,000 trees on highways, parks, schools and other public land in Peterborough, for an initial 5-year term from 1 April 2027 with two possible 12-month extensions.

Good fit for: Established arboricultural and tree surgery contractors with ARB Approved status and capacity for large-scale council-wide tree work.

The catch:
  • Must be an ARB Approved contractor
  • Single lot covering all of Peterborough, likely needing significant capacity
  • Includes emergency call-out and storm response cover
  • £5,000,000 value over up to 7 years suggests high turnover/insurance expectations

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Peterborough City Council manages and maintains a significant and diverse tree stock in line with the Council's Trees and Woodland Strategy. This currently comprises approximately 40,000 specimen trees across a wide range of locations within the unitary authority boundary, including highways, parks, open spaces, cemeteries, churchyards, allotments, schools and the Crematorium, together with other public assets. The Council is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and sustainable urban forest that contributes positively to the environment, biodiversity, climate resilience and the wellbeing of residents. The Council is therefore seeking a competent Arboricultural Association (ARB) Approved contractor to deliver a range of arboricultural services within the Peterborough area, to support this endeavour. The contract duties will include: - Tree pruning and crown management. - Tree felling and dismantling operations. - Emergency call-out and storm response services. - Stump removal and management. - Young tree maintenance and establishment. - Highway and public realm tree maintenance. - Woodland and shelterbelt management. - Management of pests, diseases and invasive species where required. The purpose of the contract will be to support the delivery of these objectives through planned and reactive arboricultural maintenance services. The anticipated contract commencement is 1st April 2027 with an initial term of 5 years and the option for a further five optional extensions of 12 months each.

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 30 Sep 2026.

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