Tree Safety Works Framework - East District
Forestry Commission · Local or regional public body
In brief
Forestry Commission awarded this contract to Down to Earth Trees Ltd., John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Limited and Urban Forestry (Bury St Edmunds) Ltd. on 6 July 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £1,240,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 9 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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bedgebury 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030 What this lot coversProvision of tree safety works at the Bedgebury site. | — | £74,000 |
| Thetford Main Block/North Norfolk 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030 What this lot coversProvision of tree safety works in Thetford Main Block/North Norfolk. | — | £400,000 |
| Kent 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030 What this lot coversProvision of tree safety works in Kent | — | £74,000 |
| Weald 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030 What this lot coversProvision of tree safety works in Weald. | — | £74,000 |
| Wendover & Chilterns 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030 What this lot coversProvision of tree safety works in Wendover & Chilterns. | — | £152,000 |
| Sandlings 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030 What this lot coversProvision of tree safety works in Sandlings | — | £200,000 |
| Thames Chase 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030 What this lot coversProvision of tree safety works in Thames Chase. | — | £50,000 |
| Lavenham 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030 What this lot coversProvision of tree safety works in Lavenham. | — | £40,000 |
| District Tree Safety Management 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030 What this lot coversTree safety management activities across the East England Forest District, including: - remote sites outside of core Lot 1-7 areas, - large areas with cross Lot 1-7 boundaries, - large requirements, - survey and control of Oak Processionary Moth, - Ash Dieback Felling (using different practices than those used under Lots 1-8), and other diseased trees / statutory plant health notice circumstances. | — | £176,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down to Earth Trees Ltd. 10 bids received | Bedgebury | £74,000 | Awarded 23 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2030 |
| John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Limited (SME) Urban Forestry (Bury St Edmunds) Ltd. (SME) 10 bids received | Thetford Main Block/North Norfolk | £400,000 | Awarded 23 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2030 |
| Down to Earth Trees Ltd. 12 bids received | Kent | £74,000 | Awarded 23 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2030 |
| Down to Earth Trees Ltd. 12 bids received | Weald | £74,000 | Awarded 23 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2030 |
| John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Limited (SME) 11 bids received | Wendover & Chilterns | £152,000 | Awarded 23 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2030 |
| John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Limited (SME) Urban Forestry (Bury St Edmunds) Ltd. (SME) 8 bids received | Sandlings | £200,000 | Awarded 23 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2030 |
| Down to Earth Trees Ltd. 8 bids received | Thames Chase | £50,000 | Awarded 23 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2030 |
| John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Limited (SME) Urban Forestry (Bury St Edmunds) Ltd. (SME) 12 bids received | Lavenham | £40,000 | Awarded 23 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2030 |
| John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Limited (SME) Down to Earth Trees Ltd. Urban Forestry (Bury St Edmunds) Ltd. (SME) 24 bids received | District Tree Safety Management | £176,000 | Awarded 23 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 006735-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 059029-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 063394-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
152Awards
87Suppliers it has used most
- Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited4 contracts
- aAFD Services Limited4 contracts
- Practicality Brown Limited3 contracts
- BCC Ab2 contracts
- C J Springthorpe Limited2 contracts
- CD Forestry & Environmental Ltd2 contracts
- Citiguard Security (UK) Ltd2 contracts
- Clixby's Forestry Ground Prep Limited2 contracts
From notice 006735-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 January 2026, last updated 7 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.