Arboricultural services - Tree works operations
London Borough Of IslingtonEstimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
19 May 2026
Published
8 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
13639 HWYS ARSENAL PROG 26-27 Cyclical tree works for Arsenal ward highways This opportunity has been distributed on adamprocure.co.uk
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The council is looking for a contractor to carry out cyclical tree works and maintenance on highways in the Arsenal ward area. This is routine, recurring tree maintenance work (pruning, cutting, removal, etc.) on street trees and verges rather than a one-off project.
Requirements
- Arboricultural qualifications or relevant experience in tree works operations
- Valid health and safety certifications for working at height and with tree equipment
- Ability to work on public highways (likely requiring traffic management and public liability insurance)
- Equipment and machinery suitable for tree cutting and removal operations
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for insurance minimums, certifications (e.g. Arboricultural Association membership), and traffic management qualifications
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Carry out cyclical (routine, repeated) tree maintenance on Arsenal ward highways
- Prune, trim, or fell trees on public roads and verges as directed
- Remove fallen or dangerous trees and branches
- Manage waste and debris from tree works
- Ensure safe working practices during all operations (traffic management, public safety)
- Likely repeat visits over a contract period (typically annual or multi-year cycles)
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is 'cyclical' work — not a one-off job. The council plans multiple visits over time, so clarify the contract length, frequency of visits, and expected annual scope in the full tender documents.
- 2Look for the schedule of works or specification — it will list which trees, where, and what type of work (light prune vs. felling). This defines your costs and resource needs.
- 3Traffic management is critical on highways. Check if you must provide it, if the council arranges it, or if it's shared — this significantly affects pricing and safety requirements.
- 4Check the payment terms and schedule — councils often pay monthly or quarterly in arrears, so confirm your cash flow can handle this.
- 5Public liability insurance will be essential; check the minimum cover required (typically £5–10 million for highways work) before bidding.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small operator without all equipment or certifications, consider partnering with a larger arboricultural firm as a subcontractor — councils often welcome consortium bids, and you can focus on scheduling or ground crew work.
- Social value scoring is common in local authority contracts. Highlight any local hiring, apprenticeships, or community benefit (e.g., woodchip recycling, habitat creation) in your bid — this can win you points even if your price isn't lowest.
- Cyclical contracts are valuable for cash flow predictability. Even if the profit margin is smaller, you get regular work. Include contingency for weather delays (tree work is seasonal) when planning costs and timescales.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Tree Guy Liam McGough
2 contracts wonlatest 5 Jun 2026ends 13 Jul 2026£26,000
total awarded
- 2
Cuttings
1 contract wonlatest 30 Jul 2026ends 30 Jul 2026£5,580
total awarded
Tree Guy Liam McGough is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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London Borough Of IslingtonKey Dates
Published
8 May 2026
Submission deadline
19 May 2026
Notice type
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