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NCC202402192 - Tree Surgeon and Tree Consultant Framework

In brief

Newport City Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (Wales).

It is a framework worth up to £3,600,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 30 months, up to 78 months with extensions, starting 1 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.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 2 December 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, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026

How bids are scored

Lot 1 - Tree Consultants

Qualification 100%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Lot 2 - Tree Surgeons

Quality 100%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £3,600,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

No rebate has been applied to the framework.

The buyer expects to buy this again around May 2027.

What the notice says

First reopening of the NCC202402192 - Tree Surgeon and Tree Consultant Framework - Newport City Council has put in place a Tree Surgeon and Tree Consultant Framework. This notice is for for the re-opening of the framework to allow new tenderers to submit tenders to apply to be on the framework.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 19 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £3,600,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 25 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 - Tree Consultants 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2029 What this lot covers Tree consultants - please refer to ITT Volume 2 - Specification within eTenderWales	—	£1,440,000
Lot 2 - Tree Surgeons 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2029 What this lot covers Tree Surgeons for Maintenance of NCC tree's	—	£2,160,000

Timeline

2 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 103559-2026

About the buyer

Newport City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

Central FM Group2 contracts
Centregreat Limited2 contracts
Dennis Eagle Limited2 contracts
Rhino Asphalt Solutions Limited2 contracts
A&SI Contractors Limited1 contract
Audience Systems Limited1 contract
Bromcom Computers PLC1 contract
Burrows-Hutchinson Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Newport City Council

From notice 103559-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 November 2026.