Tender

SC23053 - Supply of Tree Planting Stock

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Apr 2023 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Mar 2023 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is looking for suppliers to provide quotations for the supply of tree planting stock as part of the SC23053 tender. The procurement is classified under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The tender value is £95,000, and it follows an open procedure with a tender period ending on 5th April 2023 and a contract period from 14th June 2023 to 3rd March 2025. Suppliers must meet specific criteria regarding tree specifications. The buyer is Kent County Council located in Maidstone, United Kingdom.

This tender issued by Kent County Council for tree planting stock provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector. Businesses specialized in providing forestry or agricultural services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, offering potential suppliers the chance to secure a contract with the council. The contract period spans over two years, allowing successful bidders a stable revenue stream. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified tree stock criteria to participate effectively in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC23053 - Supply of Tree Planting Stock

Notice Description

Kent County Council are looking for a supplier to provide quotations for the supply of tree planting stock in accordance with the tree supply specification below. The cost per unit and any alternatives to the requested species and size of tree should be completed on the schedule provided. Failure to provide the details provided in the requested format will result in the quotation being rejected. Tree stock should meet the following specification: * Container grown/containerised trees with a minimum girth of 12-14cm and an appropriate minimum container size of 45l (unless specified). * The root flare of all trees should be clearly visible on the surface of the container whilst the root system should be free from circling or girdling roots. * The crown structure should be free from any dieback. All foliage should be free of significant leaf lesions or abnormal discolouration. Extension growth, foliar density and leaf size should be typical of the species and/or cultivar. * There should be no epicormic growth emerging from the stem or rootstock of the tree. * The tree should have a single main stem free from any significant flattening or inclusions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3ffa76-a472-43b9-b603-bf450e5debb5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2023 - 3 Mar 2025 1-2 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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