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Veteran Tree Services - Epping Forest

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Nov 2024 at 14:53

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has initiated a public procurement process for "Veteran Tree Services - Epping Forest", aimed at the provision of arboricultural services and habitat management works in Epping Forest. The contract, valued at GBP 389,079.98, falls under the CPV classification 77211500 (Tree-maintenance services) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period closing on 26 August 2024 and the contract period running from 1 October 2024 to 23 December 2026. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with four suppliers having been awarded the contract: John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd, Heartwood Tree Surgeons LTD, Ainsty Timber Marketing Limited, and Aztech Tree Services LTD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in tree maintenance and habitat management, particularly those experienced in high-value nature conservation projects. The project requires contractors to undertake tree surgery following detailed individual tree plans and record their work. Businesses with expertise in tree conservation surgery, especially those with experience in Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), would be well-suited to compete. The contract is inclusive of SMEs, offering smaller enterprises the chance to grow by participating in a high-profile project managed by a renowned public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Veteran Tree Services - Epping Forest

Notice Description

The provision of arboricultural services and habitat management works in Epping Forest

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-541c0235-302f-43b3-88de-399d52415cae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96705ab8-a7c3-4750-bbdb-f0a2414d546f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£389,079 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£389,079 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 23 Dec 2026 2-3 years
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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AINSTY TIMBER MARKETING

AZTECH TREE SERVICES

HEARTWOOD TREE SURGEONS

JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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