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Tree Works Framework

Rochdale Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Rochdale Borough Council was looking for suppliers for this contract. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £981,396 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 July 2026.

It is split into 4 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

Rochdale Council are looking for providers to assist in maintaining their tree stock in a healthy and safe condition, and as such are looking to putting in place a framework agreement to facilitate the procurement of differing Arboricultural operations The services will be split in to 4 lots and include:- Lot 1 - Tree Pruning, Felling and Full Spectrum of Arboricultural Works Lot 2 - Emergency Call-Out Works (During Normal Working Hours) Lot 3 - Emergency Call-Out (Outside of Normal Working Hours) Lot 4 - Stump Grinding Please review the tender documents for further details and tender instructions.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Tree Pruning, Felling and Full Spectrum of Arboricultural Works 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 What this lot covers Required to provide a full spectrum of Arboricultural works including tree pruning, thinning, felling and crown reduction works.	—	£720,000
Emergency Call-Out Works (During Normal Working Hours) 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 What this lot covers Emergency Arboricultural service during Working Hours in respect of tree maintenance, tree surgery, stump removal, temporary re-instatement of tree pits, tree pruning to be carried out next to highways, in parks and open spaces, communal housing areas, schools, cemeteries.	—	£120,968
Emergency Call-Out (Outside of Normal Working Hours) 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 What this lot covers Required to provide an emergency call out service outside of the specified normal working day to respond to any tree emergency within 1 hour of being notified by the relevant authorising officer.	—	£120,968
Stump Grinding 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 What this lot covers Required to undertake the removal of stumps on the highway, in parks and open spaces. These will be in a number of different surfaces i.e. tarmac, flag and grass.	—	£20,000

Timeline

12 February 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 013188-2026
27 February 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 018036-2026

About the buyer

Rochdale Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

H. Bell & Sons (Rochdale) Limited5 contracts
F.S. Moult & Son Ltd2 contracts
The Sanctuary Trust Limited2 contracts
Thomas Kershaw Builders Ltd2 contracts
Whiteley Eaves Ltd2 contracts
Winterburns of Rochdale Ltd2 contracts
A Mellor Plumbing & Heating Services Limited1 contract
Access UK Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Rochdale Borough Council

From notice 013188-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 February 2026, last updated 27 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.