DPS1 1391 Highway Pruning
London Borough of HaringeyEstimated Value
Up to £90,000
Deadline
2 July 2026
21 days remaining
Published
10 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
DPS1 1391 Highway Pruning \r \r
AI Analysis
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This is a contract for pruning trees and vegetation alongside highways in the UK. The buyer (likely a local authority or highways agency) wants qualified contractors to trim, cut back, and maintain trees and shrubs that grow near roads to keep them safe and clear.
Requirements
- Arboricultural qualifications or experience in tree pruning and maintenance
- Understanding of highway safety regulations and working near live traffic
- Appropriate insurance and liability coverage for outdoor work
- Ability to work to UK safety standards for tree work near roads
- Access to necessary equipment for safe tree pruning (cherry pickers, safety gear, etc.)
- Compliance with environmental regulations (bird nesting seasons, protected species)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Prune and trim trees and vegetation growing along highways
- Remove overhanging branches that obstruct road signs, visibility, or traffic
- Clear shrubs and undergrowth from road verges
- Dispose of pruned material safely
- Maintain safe access to highways during work
- Document completed work and any issues found
How to Read This Tender
- 1DPS stands for 'Dynamic Purchasing System' — this means it's a pre-approved list of suppliers. Check if you can join the DPS or if you're bidding for individual work orders from it.
- 2Look in the full tender documents for the 'scope of work' section, which will specify exact locations, tree types, and frequency of pruning required.
- 3Highway work requires traffic management plans — check whether the buyer will organize this or if you must provide it as part of your quote.
- 4Check for any framework agreement terms — some DPS contracts require you to accept work orders at the prices you've quoted.
- 5Safety is critical: look for references to 'method statements' and 'risk assessments' — you'll need to submit detailed plans for how you'll work safely near traffic.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't have arboricultural staff, consider partnering with a qualified tree surgeon or grounds maintenance firm as a subcontractor — this is very common in highway work.
- Small businesses often win these contracts by emphasizing local knowledge and responsiveness. Highlight your ability to mobilize quickly for emergency storm damage or seasonal work.
- Check the social value scoring criteria — councils often award points for local employment, apprenticeships, or community benefits. Including one of these in your bid can help you compete against larger firms.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Liam McGough Tree Servces
1 contract wonlatest 9 Jun 2026ends 3 Oct 2026£20,000
total awarded
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London Borough of HaringeyKey Dates
Published
10 June 2026
Submission deadline
2 July 2026
Notice type
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