Tender

HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) is seeking tenders for the provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services. This procurement is intended to cover all aspects of tree maintenance, including cutting, pruning, clearing, and related horticultural services, within Hertfordshire and its surrounding areas. The tender process is currently active, with an open procedure procurement method in place. The submission deadline for tenders is 31st March 2025, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025, running through to 31st July 2029. The procurement mainly targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key contact for this tender is Paul Bishop at HCC, located at Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8DE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboriculture and tree maintenance services. With a broad range of tasks required, including emergency and out-of-hours work, companies offering comprehensive treework services can enhance their portfolios and expand their clientele across public and private sectors. SMEs in particular can benefit from the stable and ongoing work associated with a long-term framework agreement, fostering business growth and stronger professional networks within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council or HCC) is out to procurement for a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Treework Service. The Framework Agreement provides HCC and other bodies e.g. Housing Associations, with a professional arboriculture service covering all aspects of tree works in schools and other properties throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Comprehensive surveys may also be occasionally required followed by detailed reports with prioritised recommendations. The delivery of the service is dependent on meeting the Council's requirements and may involve emergency works and the need for out of hours work. Further details of the requirement are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement document. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f3f508a-220c-4a5d-8e18-71600001884f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d189978-1aef-4c60-83d6-fbf4726fcb27
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
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
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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