Contract awardedFramework call-offAsh dieback

RBBC-AL- Ash Die Back Surveying, Felling, Removal and Disposal of Trees associated services

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
South East
Open procedure
16 November 2026 to 31 March 2027

Surveying, felling, removal, and disposal of ash trees affected by Class 3 and 4 ash dieback disease across three geographical lots (Banstead Downs, Banstead Heath, and Reigate Hill). Works involve heavy public site constraints, SSSI designations, bats, badgers, raptors, grassland priority habitats, underground utilities, pruning of nearby trees, and ground preparation for natural regeneration.

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Awarded value: £155k; As published
Published: 12 August 2026
Awarded: 24 September 2026; Ben Nicholson Tree Services and Joe Court Forestry Ltd
Contract length: 4 months; Ends 31 March 2027

What the contract covers

Services contract

Grounds maintenance and arboriculture services including ash dieback tree surveying, felling, removal, and disposal across public parks and open spaces

Additional Pre-works & Surveys and obtain any additional permissions and licences required to complete the works
Forestry services including the felling, removal, and disposal of infected ash trees with exemption where other trees are impeding access to the ash
Arboriculture related works and services including pruning of nearby trees to prevent damage during the felling of infected ash trees
Ground preparation/Reinstatement Works of the areas to a suitable condition for natural regeneration of trees and public access

Lot	Estimated value	SMEs
Lot 1: Banstead Downs & Park Downs	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 2: Banstead Heath & Burgh Heath	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 3: Reigate Hill	Not stated	Not stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 6 months
Contract dates: 16 November 2026 to 31 March 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 3
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 77100000, 77200000

Services in this contract

Ash dieback and diseased tree fellingMain service£41k typicalFelling and removal of ash dieback trees across three public sites

Lifecycle

Published
12 August 2026
Contract awardedto Ben Nicholson Tree Services and Joe Court Forestry Ltd
24 September 2026
Contract starts
16 November 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2027

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Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

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Ben Nicholson Tree Services

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3853692/rbbc-al-ash-die-back-surveying-felling-removal-and-disposal-of-trees-associated
Buyer reference: RBBC - 039088
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e284
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. RBBC-AL- Ash Die Back Surveying, Felling, Removal and Disposal of Trees associated services. Contract award, 12 August 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3853692/rbbc-al-ash-die-back-surveying-felling-removal-and-disposal-of-trees-associated (accessed 5 November 2026).