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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£262,500Add to pipeline

Arboricultral Services for Swale Borough Council

Awarded to Elite Arborists Limited

Swale Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 31 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 31 August 2026
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Overview

Swale Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for arboricultural services, with a contract value of £262,500 estimated over three years commencing 15 January 2027. The contractor will provide a qualified team with van, chipper and equipment to deliver approximately one day per week of climbing and ground works based on the council's prioritised works list, with potential extension for a further two years. The submission deadline is 31 August 2026, and the contract will be awarded to the most advantageous tender.

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Lots (2)

  • Groundwork days and climbing days

    £167,535Won by Elite Arborists Limited

  • Emergency responses and use of specialised equipment

    £87,500Won by Elite Arborists Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£262,500
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
31 July 2026
Questions by
21 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£255,035
Award date
29 October 2026
Contract period
15 January 2027 → 14 January 2030
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
14 January 2032
Against estimate
3% below
Bids received
10
Winner
  • Elite Arborists Limited

This contract ends on 14 January 2030, or 14 January 2032 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Elite Arborists Limited

Based in
Maidstone
Public contracts won
1
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

10

Open and restricted tenders in Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 14% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 50% · Quality 50%

  • Price50%
  • Quality50%

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Market context

Typical award in Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

£140,438

Median of 1,212 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 82% above the median.

Swale Borough Council in the last 12 months

5

contracts awarded, worth £9,466,868 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    29 October 2026

  2. Tender Update

    6 August 2026

  3. Tender Update

    31 July 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    31 July 2026

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