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Arboricultral Services for Swale Borough Council

Swale Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Swale Borough Council awarded grounds maintenance work to Elite Arborists Limited on 29 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £262,500 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 15 January 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Swale Borough Council arboriculture services. The contract will involve undertaking a range of arboriculture services, the contractor is expected to provide a suitably qualified team with van, chipper and equipment. It is estimated that the contractor will provide one day per week split between climbing and ground works, Swale Borough Council will provide a list of works for the team and prioritise their workload. The contract shall commence on 15th January 2027 and terminate on 14th January 2030. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 2 years on a 1yr + 1yr basis.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Groundwork days and climbing days
15 January 2027 to 14 January 2030
What this lot covers

There are three pricing options, option 1 (51days) will be used as the baseline figure for the contract and options 2&3 (55 or 60 days) could be used if they are commercially viable. Tenderers must price all three options. Option one, split 21 ground work days (2 man team) and 30 Climbing work days (3 man team). Option two, 25 ground/ 30 climbing. Option three, 28 ground / 32 climbing.

Grounds maintenance and landscaping£175,000
Emergency responses and use of specialised equipment
15 January 2027 to 14 January 2030
What this lot covers

This lot refers to The Council's additional tree maintenance budget which may rise to the value of £17,500pa but is not guarenteed within the contract value. This lot includes work such as emergency responses and use of specialised equipment.

Grounds maintenance and landscaping£87,500

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Elite Arborists Limited (SME)
10 bids received
Groundwork days and climbing days£167,535
Awarded 29 October 2026
Elite Arborists Limited (SME)
10 bids received
Emergency responses and use of specialised equipment£87,500
Awarded 29 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 072481-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 072591-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 074619-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 102595-2026

About the buyer

Swale Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

12

Awards

5

Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance

  • Elite Arborists Limited1 contract
All tenders and awards from Swale Borough Council

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From notice 072481-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 31 July 2026, last updated 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.