EPP0282 Arboriculture Works to Urban and Rural Trees, Rochford
- Buyer
- Rochford District Council
- Value
- £420,000
- Closes
- 24 November 2026
- Where
- 8 Roche Close, the East of England
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Rochford District Council is hiring a contractor to carry out tree maintenance and ground works across the district. This includes pruning, felling, and general upkeep of trees in parks, open spaces, and council-managed land to keep the public safe and meet legal requirements.
What the buyer wants
• Deliver arboriculture services including tree felling, pruning, and maintenance across urban and rural areas • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and statutory obligations • Maintain parks, open spaces, and council-managed land to agreed standards
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
Most small one or two person tree surgery businesses will struggle because this is a district-wide contract requiring year-round resource, multiple certified operatives, and the capacity to handle concurrent jobs across different locations; councils typically expect contractors to hold significant insurance and proven delivery on similar-scale projects.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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