Peterborough City Council manages and maintains approximately 40,000 specimen trees across a wide range of locations within the unitary authority boundary, including highways, parks, open spaces, cemeteries, churchyards, allotments, schools and the Crematorium, together with other public assets.
The council aims maintaining a safe, healthy and sustainable urban forest that contributes positively to the environment, biodiversity, climate resilience and the wellbeing of residents.
The successful contractor will be expected to deliver a range of arboricultural services, both planned and reactive.
They include:
- Tree pruning and crown management.
- Tree felling and dismantling operations.
- Emergency call-out and storm response services.
- Stump removal and management.
- Young tree maintenance and establishment.
- Highway and public realm tree maintenance.
- Woodland and shelterbelt management.
- Management of pests, diseases and invasive species where required.
Estimated start date is 1 April 2027 for an initial term of 5 years. The contract may be extended by a further five extensions of 12 months each.
The maximum value of the contract is £8,400,000 including VAT
