Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be6-7bbb-7384-9861-8693c3f0fdff/arboricultural-services-for-peterborough Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Arboricultural Services for Peterborough [Peterborough City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/peterborough-city-council) Estimated value £7,000,000 Published 30 Sept 2026 Deadline 4 days left 23 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Peterborough City Council manages and maintains a significant and diverse tree stock in line with the Council's Trees and Woodland Strategy. This currently comprises approximately 40,000 specimen trees across a wide range of locations within the unitary authority boundary, including highways, parks, open spaces, cemeteries, churchyards, allotments, schools and the Crematorium, together with other public assets. The Council is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and sustainable urban forest that contributes positively to the environment, biodiversity, climate resilience and the wellbeing of residents. The Council is therefore seeking a competent Arboricultural Association (ARB) Approved contractor to deliver a range of arboricultural services within the Peterborough area, to support this endeavour. The contract duties will include: - Tree pruning and crown management. - Tree felling and dismantling operations. - Emergency call-out and storm response services. - Stump removal and management. - Young tree maintenance and establishment. - Highway and public realm tree maintenance. - Woodland and shelterbelt management. - Management of pests, diseases and invasive species where required. The purpose of the contract will be to support the delivery of these objectives through planned and reactive arboricultural maintenance services. The anticipated contract commencement is 1st April 2027 with an initial term of 5 years and the option for a further five optional extensions of 12 months each. Read full description ## CPV classification Tree-cutting services Tree-maintenance services Tree pruning Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06dce3-2026-09-30T09:42:46+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06dce3-2026-09-30T09:42:46+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Peterborough City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/peterborough-city-council) [Sector More Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## More tenders like this [HBC 1026 Provision of Arboriculture Services · Hertsmere Borough Council · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-a111-7053-9840-76c7bf2f1031/hbc-1026-provision-of-arboriculture-services) [Tree Risk Surveys and Management Plans · Boston Borough Council · 10 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd8-4044-73a8-be7f-e6bdbd30a902/tree-risk-surveys-and-management-plans) [Landscaping, Groundworks and Green Space Maintenance DPS · Nottinghamshire County Council · 872 days left · 9 Mar 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb4-b36c-737d-80cf-614ccb0293f5/landscaping-groundworks-and-green-space-maintenance-dps) [Tree Works and Associated Services · Ipswich Borough Council · 1088 days left · 11 Oct 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-52a4-738f-b318-a488e818a5f4/tree-works-and-associated-services) [Arboricultural services - Tree works operations · London Borough Of Islington · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b64-8536-7181-9418-13e510ec7107/arboricultural-services-tree-works-operations) [SPC Grounds maintenance contract · Stanwick Parish Council · 12 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-af4a-7173-9f4e-4efc24925ba9/spc-grounds-maintenance-contract)