Scope
Reference
SHL2025 002
Description
Stockport Homes (SHL) would like to procure a contract for the provision of tree maintenance services, such work being an essential component in the delivery of the Estate and Neighbourhood Management and Tree Policies and will enable SHL to undertake remedial works on tree's that are hazardous or potentially dangerous to members of the public.
Services include (but not limited to):
• Crown Reductions
• Crown Lifting
• Pollarding
• Coppicing
• Branch Removals
• Dead wooding
• Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal
• Felling
• Self-Set Removal
• Stump Level
• Stump Grinding to Ground Level
• Stump Treatment
• Tree Replacement
• Tree Guards / Stakes
• Timber / Arisings Removal
• Ivy Removal
• Hedge Maintenance
• Reactive Emergency Tree Works
• Equipment Hire
The contract being for an initial term of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further 12 months (at the sole discretion of SHL).
Award criteria - Quality 40% / Price 60%
All tenders must be submitted via Proactis prior to the tender deadline. Any questions regarding the tender must be submitted via the messaging function within Proactis.
Total value (estimated)
- £450,000 excluding VAT
- £540,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2028
- Possible extension to 15 February 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial contract for period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further 12 months (at sole discretion of SHL).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender documents are available through Stockport Homes e-procurement system 'Proactis'
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
All tenders must be submitted via Proactis prior to the tender deadline. Any questions regarding the tender must be submitted via the messaging function within Proactis.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost weighting |
Cost | 60% |
| Quality | Quality weighting |
Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Expertise and knowledge within service area, continual bench marking across sector, confidence market capable of providing requirement.
Contracting authority
Stockport Homes Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZCB-8975-GCTL
Cornerstone, 2 Edward Street
Stockport
SK1 3NQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government