EPP0282 Arboriculture Works to Urban and Rural Trees, Rochford

What the buyer is asking for

Rochford District Council requires a reliable and competent contractor to deliver a range of tree and ground‑maintenance works across the district. These services are essential for ensuring public safety, meeting statutory obligations, and maintaining the condition of parks, open spaces, and other Council-managed land.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 50%pricePricePrice will be assessed using the tenderer's submitted prices within the Pricing Schedule. Scores will be calculated in accordance with the price evaluation methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender
• 45%qualityQualityQuality will be assessed against the quality questions and evaluation methodology set out in the tender documents, including the tenderer's approach to the delivery and management of the services.
• 5%qualitySocial ValueSocial Value will be evaluated based on the tenderer's proposed commitments and outcomes relevant to the delivery of the contract, in accordance with the evaluation criteria and methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender.

How contested is this?

Buyers publish how many bids they received. Across 36 comparable procurements we can tell you the typical field size, how often one of these goes uncontested, and whether the buyer awards on price or on quality.

Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   5 Oct 2026, 11:31 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 24 days

   30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 31 days

   6 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 49 days

   23 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice5 Oct 2026, 11:31 BST093721-2026