Tender

Tree Works Framework

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 10:02

Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has initiated a tender for the "Tree Works Framework," aiming to appoint contractors with the necessary experience, expertise, and value for money to perform arboricultural tasks within the council's jurisdiction. This procurement falls under the "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services" category and targets locations across England, United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage, with the open procedure procurement method being used. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10 March 2025, and the contract running from 26 May 2025 to 31 May 2027. The total budget for this framework is £1,250,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in arboricultural services. Businesses specialising in tree works, particularly those experienced in handling projects on highways, public spaces, country parks, and council properties, would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this framework can help businesses expand their client base, enhance their portfolio, and secure long-term contracts with a major local authority. Interested contractors are encouraged to demonstrate their capability, experience, and commitment to delivering value for money.

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Notice Title

Tree Works Framework

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is looking to appoint contractors to a framework who can demonstrate appropriate experience, knowledge, ability and value for money to carry out arboricultural work upon trees within the Council's jurisdiction or responsibility. Contractors will undertake works on trees located on: adopted highways including carriageways, footways and verges; public open spaces; country parks; council properties; and any other locations as identified by the Council Apply via The Chest: www.the-chest.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ef644df-5de1-4a1f-ac45-c39f29a26d4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801d2a18-a20f-46dd-8042-3c736696e414
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 (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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Cliffe
Contact Email
kevin.cliffe@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976154

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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