Scope
Reference
LR/TreeServices/032/25
Description
This opportunity is for Tree Services. It involves carrying out tree surgery practices in accordance with British Standards 3998:10 and the Industry Code of Practice for Arboriculture: Tree Work at Height (May 2020). It involves carrying out tree surgery works to reduce risks posed by Plymouth Community Homes' trees, as well as works to improve tree development, health, longevity and amenity.
Total value (estimated)
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1 year + 1 year extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 03452000 - Trees
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
Contract locations
- IE053 - South-West
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 October 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 90% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Preliminary market engagement has not been undertaken
Contracting authority
Plymouth Community Homes
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHR-8758-LZBN
Plumer House Tailyour Road
Plymouth
PL6 5DH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)