Arboricultural Services for Peterborough
Peterborough City Council, a local government organisation responsible for public services and assets in Peterborough, is procuring planned and reactive arboricultural services for approximately 40,000 trees across its unitary authority area. The contract covers tree pruning and crown management, felling and dismantling, stump removal, young tree establishment, highway and public-realm maintenance, woodland and shelterbelt management, pest and disease control, and emergency call-outs and storm response. Services will be delivered across highways, parks, open spaces, cemeteries, churchyards, allotments, schools, the Crematorium and other public assets in Peterborough, within the UKH11 region. The estimated contract value is £5,000,000, with an anticipated start date of 1 April 2027, an initial five-year term and two optional 12-month extensions. The critical qualification is that the contractor must be approved by the Arboricultural Association under its ARB Approved Contractor scheme.
Buyer: Peterborough City Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 30 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £7m
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: Peterborough
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2032
- Category: Tree-cutting services (77211400)
From the official notice
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...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £7m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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