Tender

Management of ash trees adjacent to the Ashford road and network rail

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Oct 2021 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the management of ash trees along the Ashford road and network rail, with the aim of addressing issues identified in a recent tree safety survey. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, having commenced with the release of the tender on 12th October 2021. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 12:00pm on 28th October 2021, followed by the completed tenders by 12:00pm on 4th November 2021. The selected contractor will commence work on 1st December 2021, and the contract will run until 18th February 2022. This procurement falls under the CPV category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, specifically relating to tree management services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural and tree management services, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale tree works and biodiversity projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, as they may possess the agility and local knowledge needed for this type of work. Businesses that can demonstrate competence in ecological management and conservation, as well as those capable of ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management of ash trees adjacent to the Ashford road and network rail

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council recently commissioned a tree safety survey. This work was undertaken by Tim Moya associates. A large amount of work on Ash trees along the Ashford road was identified within the report. Mote Park is a heritage listed parkland with 54,000 trees. This includes 7,500 ash trees The biodiversity within the site is considerable and the Park is a local wildlife site. Mote Park has 10 Bat species recorded. This makes Mote Park the most bat species diverse site in Kent. Maidstone Borough Council (the Council) is obtaining quotations to award a contract to a suitably experienced and qualified organisation to: Manage the removal and reduction of all Ash trees within the designated area and locate the resulting wood around the park in agreed places. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 12th October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Thursday 28th October 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Thursday 4th November 2021 Evaluation: 8th & 9th November 2021 Appointment of contractor: by 11th November 2021 All expressions of interest, and subsequent proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3576203a-19fe-44b3-af32-463332b99845
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7844a14-6ced-4c99-9f17-9cf0a271dee4
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 18 Feb 2022 1-6 months
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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
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
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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