Scope
Description
The Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply Arboricultural advice, primarily to the Planning department.
Work will include:
• Dealing with tree works applications for protected trees
• Advising the Development Management team on tree-related matters arising as a result of planning applications
• To undertake duties relating to the making of new Tree Preservation Orders
Along with other works detailed in the tender pack.
Total value (estimated)
- £90,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 May 2026 to 4 May 2029
- Possible extension to 4 May 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend contract by two additional years to be agreed by both parties
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 77231900 - Forest sectoral planning services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
16 March 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit tenders to tenders@broads-authority.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Details on page 6 of tender document
Price 50%, Technical experience 20%, experience of providing advice to other local planning authorities 20%, Trade references 5% and Local knowledge 5%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/about-us/how-we-work/transparency/invitations-to-tender
For full tender pack please see link
Contracting authority
Broads Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTQJ-2666-RNLV
Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road
Norwich
NR1 1RY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kate Knights
Telephone: 01603 756074
Email: kate.knights@broads-authority.gov.uk
Website: http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government