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Arboricultural Framework

Awarded to EDEN TREE SPECIALISTS LTD, GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE LIMITED, GRISTWOOD AND TOMS LIMITED +1 more

Published
Published 6 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 3 November 2025

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Overview

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a framework agreement for comprehensive arboricultural services valued at £2,373,186.63 to four contractors: Eden Tree Specialists Ltd, Glendale Countryside Limited, Gristwood and Toms Limited, and Simply Tree Services Ltd. The services cover management and maintenance of approximately 30,000 trees across the borough's highways, parks, and amenity open spaces under the Council's Clean, Safe and Green Services.

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Lots (3)

  • Emergency (out of normal working hours) service

    Lot 1 - Emergency (out of normal working hours) service

    £50,634Won by GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE LIMITED
  • Tree Maintenance Service

    Lot 2: Tree Maintenance Service

    £950,180Won by EDEN TREE SPECIALISTS LTD
  • Tree Planting and establishment service

    Lot 3: Tree Planting and establishment service

    £1,372,373Won by GRISTWOOD AND TOMS LIMITEDWon by Simply Tree Services Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
6 October 2025
Questions by
27 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
TreesTree-clearing servicesTree-cutting servicesTree-maintenance servicesTree seedingTree pruning and hedge trimming

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,373,187
Award date
18 December 2025
Contract period
1 February 2026 → 31 January 2030
Winners
  • EDEN TREE SPECIALISTS LTD
  • GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE LIMITED
  • GRISTWOOD AND TOMS LIMITED
  • Simply Tree Services Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 February 2026

  2. Contract

    22 December 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    6 October 2025

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