Scope
Reference
DN797914
Description
To establish an open framework for tree and woodland maintenance services.
The open framework will be split into two lots:
- Lot 1: Arboriculture Services
- Lot 2: Forestry Services
and be used to procure the services outlined in the framework scope and technical specifications.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,700,000 excluding VAT
- £3,240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 July 2027
- 1 year, 4 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Contract locations
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
There is no restriction on the number of lots an organisation can be awarded.
There is no restriction on the maximum number of organisations which may be admitted to the framework
Lot 1. Arboricultural Services
Description
This Lot enables tree surgery operations within Bristol Highways, Parks and Open spaces as defined within the Industry Code of Practice for Arboriculture (ICOP): 2020 - Tree Work at Height.
The estimated value of the framework is £2.7m excluding VAT. For the purposes of this notice the value has been split equally between the two lots however BCC reserves the right to amend this split during the life of the open framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,350,000 excluding VAT
- £1,620,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Forestry Services
Description
This Lot enables focuses on sites that require the mechanisation of tree work operations, for example within ash dieback management. Works defined within the FISA: 2019 - Guidance on Managing Health and Safety in Forestry
The estimated value of the framework is £2.7m excluding VAT. For the purposes of this notice the value has been split equally between the two lots however BCC reserves the right to amend this split during the life of the open framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,350,000 excluding VAT
- £1,620,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The framework is split into 2 lots - Lot 1 - Arboricultural Services and Lot 2 - Forestry Services. Each lot has the ability to award a call off contract either via a direct award process based on framework rankings or via a competitive process.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted via ProContract - https://procontract.due-north.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 26% |
| Social Value | Quality | 14% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Bristol City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXH-3837-PDTD
City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government