- Lot 1A (was 1). Wandsworth - Lot 1A: Highways
- Lot 2A. Wandsworth - Lot 2A: Parks.
- Lot 3A. Wandsworth - Lot 3A: Housing, Schools and Small Sites.
- Lot 4A. Wandsworth - Lot 4A: Highways Ground Based Tree Work Operations
- Lot 1B. Richmond - Lot 1B: Highways
- Lot 2B. Richmond - Lot 2B: Parks
- Lot 4B. Richmond - Lot 4B: Highways Ground Based Tree Work
Scope
Reference
3052
Description
Both Wandsworth Borough Council and the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Arboriculture Maintenance Services contracts are due to expire on 31 March 2026 and require timely retendering.
The contracts relate to Arboriculture Services which include, but are not limited to: Tree Planting, Tree Pruning, Tree Felling, Young Tree Maintenance, Stump Grinding, Basal Growth, Climbing Tree Inspections and Emergency Works.
The contracts will be for four years and with the option to extend each of the contract lots for up to a further four-year term.
In Wandsworth, the total annual value of these contracts is circa £1 million. The London Borough of Richmond annual contract value is circa £600,000.
Total value (estimated)
- £12,280,000 excluding VAT
- £14,736,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for up to 4 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames intends to award each Applicant a maximum of one Lot.
The Lots will be awarded to the most advantageous tendered in the following order: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 4. The successful Applicant will be removed from consideration for the successive Lot award, for example Applicant 1 is awarded Lot 1, then will be removed from consideration for Lot 2, etc.
The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames reserves the right to amalgamate lots or to award more than one Lot (Contract) to an Applicant to avoid Lots being unfilled.
Lot 1A (was 1). Wandsworth - Lot 1A: Highways
Description
Wandsworth - Lot 1A: Highways. Please refer to tender documents via the Atamis portal.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,640,000 excluding VAT
- £4,368,000 including VAT
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 2A. Wandsworth - Lot 2A: Parks.
Description
Wandsworth - Lot 2A: Parks. Please refer to tender documents via the Atamis portal.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,280,000 excluding VAT
- £2,736,000 including VAT
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 3A. Wandsworth - Lot 3A: Housing, Schools and Small Sites.
Description
Wandsworth - Lot 3A: Housing, Schools and Small Sites. Please refer to tender documents via the Atamis portal.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,576,000 excluding VAT
- £3,091,200 including VAT
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 4A. Wandsworth - Lot 4A: Highways Ground Based Tree Work Operations
Description
Wandsworth - Lot 4A: Highways Ground Based Tree Work Operations. Please refer to tender documents via the Atamis portal.
Lot value (estimated)
- £184,000 excluding VAT
- £220,800 including VAT
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 1B. Richmond - Lot 1B: Highways
Description
Richmond - Lot 1B: Highways. Please refer to tender documents via the Atamis portal.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,720,000 excluding VAT
- £3,264,000 including VAT
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 2B. Richmond - Lot 2B: Parks
Description
Richmond - Lot 2B: Parks. Please refer to tender documents via the Atamis portal.
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
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 4B. Richmond - Lot 4B: Highways Ground Based Tree Work
Description
Richmond - Lot 4B: Highways Ground Based Tree Work. Please refer to tender documents via the Atamis portal.
Lot value (estimated)
- £480,000 excluding VAT
- £576,000 including VAT
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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1A (was 1). Wandsworth - Lot 1A: Highways
Lot 2A. Wandsworth - Lot 2A: Parks.
Lot 3A. Wandsworth - Lot 3A: Housing, Schools and Small Sites.
Lot 4A. Wandsworth - Lot 4A: Highways Ground Based Tree Work Operations
Lot 1B. Richmond - Lot 1B: Highways
Lot 2B. Richmond - Lot 2B: Parks
Lot 4B. Richmond - Lot 4B: Highways Ground Based Tree Work
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
30 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects.
Please register for Atamis here: https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
to submit your bid.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
Outlined in contract.
Description of risks to contract performance
Performance failure, funding failure, programme delay, retention of staff.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The Provision of Arboriculture Services
Arboriculture Services for Wandsworth Borough Council:
Lot 1: Highways
Lot 2: Parks
Lot 3: Housing, Schools and Small Sites
Lot 4: Highways Ground Based Tree Work Operations
Arboriculture Services for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames:
Lot 1: Highways
Lot 2: Parks
Lot 4: Highways Ground Based Tree Work Operations
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?SearchType=Projects
Contracting authorities
Wandsworth Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVLQ-8225-QVHT
TOWN HALL, Wandsworth High Street
Wandsworth
SW18 2PU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Central Procurement Team
Telephone: +442088716000
Email: procurement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk
Region: UKI34 - Wandsworth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCN-8355-HHZL
44 York Street
Twickeham
TW1 3BZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Central Procurement Team
Telephone: +442088716000
Email: procurement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Website: http://www.richmond.gov.uk
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government