Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Arboricultural and Horticultural services

  • London Borough of Redbridge

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-078764

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05ec93

Published 2 December 2025, 10:15am



Scope

Reference

DN794786

Description

The Authority is inviting tender Framework Agreement for the Provision of Arboricultural and Horticultural services The Authority is responsible for approximately 40,000 trees (not including woodlands), principally situated on Highways, Housing, Leisure and Education sites. The responsibility of the management is delegated to Neighbourhood Street Scene, as has the responsibility for managing grass, weeds and shrubs on the highway. The Framework Agreement delivers the operational elements of tree pruning, felling and planting, cutting grass and shrubs and chemical control of weeds.

Total value (estimated)

  • £5 excluding VAT
  • £5 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot constraints

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

As detailed on the ITT documents

Not the same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.


Lot 1. Arboriculture Services

Description

LBR- Arboriculture Services

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1 excluding VAT
  • £1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
  • Possible extension to 28 February 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

As detailed in the ITT documents

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 2. Horticultural and minor Arboricultural Services

Description

LBR- Horticultural and minor Arboricultural Services

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1 excluding VAT
  • £1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
  • Possible extension to 28 February 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

As detailed in the ITT documents

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 3. Grass Cutting Operations

Description

LBR-Grass Cutting Operations

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1 excluding VAT
  • £1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
  • Possible extension to 28 February 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

As detailed in the ITT documents

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 4. Weed Control and Pesticide Treatment

Description

LBR-Weed Control and Pesticide Treatment

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1 excluding VAT
  • £1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
  • Possible extension to 28 February 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

As details in the ITT documents

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 5. Arboriculture Emergency Service

Description

LBR-Arboriculture Emergency Service

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1 excluding VAT
  • £1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
  • Possible extension to 28 February 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

As detailed in the ITT documents

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Lot 1. Arboriculture Services

Lot 2. Horticultural and minor Arboricultural Services

Lot 3. Grass Cutting Operations

Lot 5. Arboriculture Emergency Service

As detailed in the ITT documents

Lot 4. Weed Control and Pesticide Treatment

As details in the ITT documents

Technical ability conditions of participation

Lot 1. Arboriculture Services

Lot 2. Horticultural and minor Arboricultural Services

Lot 3. Grass Cutting Operations

Lot 5. Arboriculture Emergency Service

As detailed in the ITT documents

Lot 4. Weed Control and Pesticide Treatment

As details in the ITT documents

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Arboriculture Services

Lot 2. Horticultural and minor Arboricultural Services

Lot 3. Grass Cutting Operations

Lot 4. Weed Control and Pesticide Treatment

Lot 5. Arboriculture Emergency Service

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

4 January 2026, 4:00pm

Tender submission deadline

5 January 2026, 4:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

17 February 2026


Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Quality

Quality

Quality 55.00%
Price

Price

Price 45.00%

Other information

Payment terms

As detailed in the ITT documents

Description of risks to contract performance

As detailed in the ITT documents

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice

Not applicable


Contracting authority

London Borough of Redbridge

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPZX-9247-ZGQQ

7th Floor, Lynton House

Ilford

IG1 1NN

United Kingdom

Contact name: Raymond Koker

Telephone: 02085545000

Email: raymond.koker@redbridge.gov.uk

Website: http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/

Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government