Grounds Maintenance, Specialist Countryside and Arboricultural Works Framework

Procurement description

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to establish a new framework for the provision of grounds maintenance, specialist countryside and arboricultural works across the county. These might include, but are not limited to:

• Specialist Countryside Works

• Grounds & Landscaping Services

• Arboricultural Works

• Ecological Consultancy

Please note that at this stage the framework's lotting structure and the works/services required have not yet been confirmed. Carmarthenshire County Council reserves the right to amend the framework and its requirements up until the tender is published.

Main category

Works

Additional categories

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL14 - South West Wales

Total value (estimated)

2500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

3000000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM to 31 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 December 2031

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Carmarthenshire County Council

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

CPV classifications

• 03144000 - Agricultural supplies
• 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
• 45221113 - Footbridge construction work
• 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
• 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
• 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
• 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
• 03452000 - Trees
• 44110000 - Construction materials
• 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
• 45112700 - Landscaping work
• 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks
• 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
• 90710000 - Environmental management
• 90720000 - Environmental protection
• 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Delivery regions

• UKL14 - South West Wales

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 December 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

The Council is inviting interested suppliers to attend a Pre-Tender Market Engagement Event on 13/08/2026 at The Beacon Enterprise Centre in Dafen, Llanelli. This event will provide prospective contractors with an opportunity to gain an early understanding of the Council’s requirements, the proposed framework structure, and the anticipated procurement and tendering process.

Council officers will present an overview of the proposed arrangement and will be available to answer questions relating to the framework and forthcoming tender opportunity. Representatives from Business Wales will also be in attendance to provide information on the support and services available to businesses, including guidance on tendering for public sector contracts.

Interested parties are encouraged to attend to obtain further information and engage with the Council prior to the framework being advertised.

If you wish to attend, please register through Eventbrite. Please copy the following link into your browser - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carmarthenshire-county-council-market-engagement-event-tickets-1993607813637?aff=oddtdtcreator

The event will commence at 10.00am with registration from 9.30am.

Please note that, due to anticipated demand, attendance will be limited to ONE representative per organisation.

Due date

13 August 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

01 October 2026