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Roadside Vegetation Management, South West England

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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16 Nov 2017 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract for Roadside Vegetation Management in South West England, specifically covering the counties of Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. The framework, valued at £236,000, is set to last for a maximum of four years and includes services for hedge and verge cutting alongside public roads. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 10th November 2017, and the contract period extending from 11th November 2017 to 10th November 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in verge maintenance and landscaping services. Companies with capabilities in operating tractor-mounted flail mowers or similar machinery would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the scale of the project and the involvement of larger suppliers already, SMEs in the sector may find beneficial collaborative opportunities or subcontracting roles, enhancing their business portfolio and expanding their operational capabilities within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Roadside Vegetation Management, South West England

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission has awarded a framework for the delivery of roadside vegetation management through Lots covering the counties of Somerset, Devon & Cornwall. The framework will last upto a maximum of four years. It is anticipated that this will be delivered by a tractor mounted side-arm flail or similar, with a head width of a minimum of 1.5m. The work will include cutting of hedges and verges alongside public roads as well as the roadside vegetation along the internal forest roads. FC will award each lot to a single supplier. There are 5 lots: Lot 1Cornwall Lot 2North Devon Lot 3South Devon Lot 4Quantocks & Exmoor Lot 5East Devon

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01920cc7-ae46-4d96-911c-bcb296028379
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258f64b6-f54b-496b-8afc-5123a06e5ae9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£236,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£236,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2017 - 10 Nov 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AINSTY TIMBER MARKETING

K J THURLBORN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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