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Arboriculture Works to Urban and Rural Trees, Rochford

Rochford District Council · Local authority

In brief

Rochford District Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work (East of England).

The estimated value is £420,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026

How bids are scored

Price 50% · Quality 45% · Social Value 5%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for grounds maintenance contracts in this region (from 95 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Rochford District Council requires a reliable and competent contractor to deliver a range of tree and ground maintenance works across the district. These services are essential for ensuring public safety, meeting statutory obligations, and maintaining the condition of parks, open spaces, and other Council-managed land

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 093721-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 101799-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 104442-2026

About the buyer

Rochford District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

7

Awards

5
All tenders and awards from Rochford District Council

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From notice 093721-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 October 2026, last updated 3 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 3 November 2026.