AwardedAwarded 24 September 2026

RBBC-AL- Ash Die Back Surveying, Felling, Removal and Disposal of Trees associated services

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council awarded this contract to Joe Court Forestry Ltd and Ben Nicholson Tree Services Limited on 24 September 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £216,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 6 months, starting 1 October 2026.

It is split into 3 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

Following completed tender evaluations, the publication of contract award notice identifies the most advantageous Tenderer for each Lot (Lot 1-3). The appointment of suitably qualified and experienced contractors to deliver the services, undertaking the felling and harvesting of ash trees affected by Class 3 and 4 ash dieback disease within a heavily visited public site. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable felling licence conditions, FISA guidance, British Standards, environmental legislation and health and safety requirements relevant to the works. The scope of services includes the provision of the following: • Additional Pre-works & Surveys and obtain any additional permissions and licences required to complete the works • Forestry services including the felling, removal, and disposal of infected ash trees with exemption where other trees are impeding access to the ash. • Arboriculture related works and services including pruning of nearby trees to prevent damage during the felling of infected ash trees • Ground preparation/Reinstatement Works of the areas to a suitable condition for natural regeneration of trees and public access The proposed contracts contain the following service provision lots based on geographical locations: Lot 1: Banstead Downs & Park Downs Lot 2: Banstead Heath & Burgh Heath Lot 3: Reigate Hill

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1: Banstead Downs & Park Downs
1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027
What this lot covers

The Council has a requirement to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the felling and harvesting of ash trees affected by Class 3 and 4 ash dieback disease within Burgh Heath and Banstead Heath, taking into consideration the SSSI designations, public access, bats, badgers, grassland priority habitats, underground utilities, and other constraints present. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable felling licence conditions, FISA guidance, British Standards, environmental legislation and health and safety requirements relevant to the works. The scope of services includes the provision of the following: • Additional Pre-works & Surveys and obtain any additional permissions and licences required to complete the works • Forestry services including the felling, removal, and disposal of infected ash trees with exemption where other trees are impeding access to the ash. • Arboriculture related works and services including pruning of nearby trees to prevent damage during the felling of infected ash trees • Ground preparation/Reinstatement Works of the areas to a suitable condition for natural regeneration of trees and public access

—£72,000
Lot 2: Banstead Heath & Burgh Heath
1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027
What this lot covers

The Council has a requirement to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the felling and harvesting of ash trees affected by Class 3 and 4 ash dieback disease within Burgh Heath and Banstead Heath, taking into consideration the public access, bats, raptors, grassland priority habitats, underground utilities, and other constraints present. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable felling licence conditions, FISA guidance, British Standards, environmental legislation and health and safety requirements relevant to the works. The scope of services includes the provision of the following: • Additional Pre-works & Surveys and obtain any additional permissions and licences required to complete the works • Forestry services including the felling, removal, and disposal of infected ash trees with exemption where other trees are impeding access to the ash. • Arboriculture related works and services including pruning of nearby trees to prevent damage during the felling of infected ash trees • Ground preparation/Reinstatement Works of the areas to a suitable condition for natural regeneration of trees and public access

—£72,000
Lot 3: Reigate Hill
1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027
What this lot covers

The Council has a requirement to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the felling and harvesting of ash trees affected by Class 3 and 4 ash dieback disease within Reigate Hill, taking into consideration the SSSI designation, public access, badgers, and other constraints present. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable felling licence conditions, FISA guidance, British Standards, environmental legislation and health and safety requirements relevant to the works. The scope of services includes the provision of the following: • Additional Pre-works & Surveys and obtain any additional permissions and licences required to complete the works • Forestry services including the felling, removal, and disposal of infected ash trees with exemption where other trees are impeding access to the ash. • Arboriculture related works and services including pruning of nearby trees to prevent damage during the felling of infected ash trees • Ground preparation/Reinstatement Works of the areas to a suitable condition for natural regeneration of trees and public access

—£72,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Joe Court Forestry Ltd (SME)
3 bids received
Lot 1: Banstead Downs & Park Downs£154,860
Awarded 24 September 2026
Joe Court Forestry Ltd (SME)
5 bids received
Lot 2: Banstead Heath & Burgh Heath£115,980
Awarded 24 September 2026
Ben Nicholson Tree Services Limited (SME)
5 bids received
Lot 3: Reigate Hill£83,160
Awarded 24 September 2026

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 076742-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 096008-2026

About the buyer

From notice 076742-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 August 2026, last updated 12 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 October 2026.