Award

1059 Supply of Urban Trees

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2024 at 12:38

Award Notice
Tender

12 Jul 2024 at 09:04

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Jul 2024 at 08:55

Tender Notice
Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 12:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "1059 Supply of Urban Trees" project, part of the Essex Forest Initiative (EFI) under the Urban Tree Challenge Fund. The awarded contract involves the supply of up to 685 high-quality, healthy containerised standard trees (10-12cm or 12-14cm dbh), along with stakes and ties, for planting across Essex. The process followed an open procedure and culminated with the contract being awarded on 29th October 2024. The delivery and installation of these trees are slated for the winter season, from November 2024 to February 2025, with the contract valued at £106,360.29 awarded to Greenwood Group Limited.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in horticulture, particularly those capable of providing high-quality tree-nursery products. SMEs and VCSEs, suitable for this industry, are particularly encouraged to participate in such procurements. Engaging in this project can not only provide considerable revenue and exposure but also contribute to significant community and environmental benefits. Businesses in the regions of England can leverage these opportunities to expand their market presence and collaborate with public sector institutions like Essex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1059 Supply of Urban Trees

Notice Description

Essex County Council's tree planting project, the Essex Forest Initiative (EFI), as part of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund requirements, is seeking a Plant Healthy Tree Nursery who can deliver a maximum of 685 high quality, healthy 10-12cm or 12-14cm dbh (diameter at breast height) containerised standard trees with their resultant trees stakes and ties to planting contractors across the county for planting/installation in winter 2024/2025. Interested suppliers can assess this opportunity via the Council's e-sourcing portal, ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Log in as a Supplier and search the following: DN730428 / 1059 Supply of Urban Trees. If you do not have an account, supplier registration is free of charge at https://procontract.due-north.com/Register and it provides access to all current and forthcoming procurement opportunities for Essex County Council alongside several other public sector organisations. Your tender submission must be submitted to the Council electronically by publishing through this ITT 1059 Supply of Urban Trees at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - reference DN730428; Not later than 12 noon hours on 9th August 2024. It is the Authority's policy to reject any tenders received after the above deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51232d84-1aa0-48d8-91ab-35941eecbe96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bced268-a444-470d-8773-1a7d9412e340
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENWOOD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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