Tender

WHC - Urban Tree Maintenance

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 09:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process to secure urban tree maintenance services across the Borough, encompassing approximately 30,000 trees managed by the council and Herts County Council. This contract, valued between £350,000 and £450,000, involves tree-maintenance services, pruning, cutting, and clearing. The tender for the WHC - Urban Tree Maintenance is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with the procurement process open to suitable contractors. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 9th December 2024. The awarded contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st December 2027, with the possibility of appointing reserve contractors.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in arboriculture and urban forestry services to secure a long-term contract with a recognised local authority. Experienced contractors with a robust service delivery capability can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a stable revenue stream. Given the scale and geographic scope of the contract, mid to large-sized enterprises with comprehensive tree maintenance expertise and operational flexibility are well-positioned to compete effectively for this lucrative project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - Urban Tree Maintenance

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council requires suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide Urban Tree maintenance services to the Council. The Council currently maintains approximately 30,000 trees across the Borough, those owned and managed by itself and also trees owned by the Highway's authority, Herts County Council. One contractor will be appointed to undertake the works, however the contractors ranked two and three in the procurement will be nominated reserve contractors and may be approached to undertake work during the contract period. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b00cf99-17c0-4f5a-ad29-3da2e4c03b6a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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