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SC240056 Veteran and Ancient Tree Surveys and Management Plans

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2024 at 12:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract to Treework Environmental Practice for the project titled "SC240056 Veteran and Ancient Tree Surveys and Management Plans." This procurement, classified under the agricultural and horticultural products industry category, focuses on conducting surveys and creating management plans for veteran and ancient trees within the proposed 'super' National Nature Reserve (SNNR) in North Kent. The areas involved include parishes like Cobham, Cuxton, Shorne, and Luddesdown. The tender phase ended on 3 June 2024, with the contract period running from 1 August 2024 to 1 May 2025. The procurement method was an open procedure with a total contract value of £89,905.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those focussed on forestry and agricultural services. The work requires expertise in tree surveys and long-term management, making it ideal for SMEs with skilled personnel in these areas. Companies capable of offering comprehensive assessments and management strategies for natural reserves would find this contract beneficial for business growth, providing both exposure and a steady workflow through the project's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC240056 Veteran and Ancient Tree Surveys and Management Plans

Notice Description

Kent County Council require a contractor to assess the veteran and ancient trees within the proposed 'super' National Nature Reserve (SNNR); this assessment will be taken forward by appropriately qualified and skilled individuals and include: full surveys, individual management plans for 10 years and identifying future veterans that can be nurtured by landowners. The proposed SNNR contains 18 separate sites with at least 16 different owners. Phase 1 of this work included walk over surveys to approximate the number of veteran trees in the area and their locations. A copy of this report can be found within the RFQ document. The proposed SNNR is in North Kent in the parishes of Cobham, Cuxton, Shorne and Luddesdown. It includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following sites and partner organisations (in brackets): * Shorne Woods Country Park (Kent County Council) * Camer Park and West Park (Gravesham Borough Council) * Ashenbank Wood (Woodland Trust) * Ranscombe Farm (Plantlife) * Cuxton and Cobham Woodland Project (West Kent Downs Countryside Trust) * Cobham Woods (National Trust) * Silverhand Estate (MDCV UK) The habitats present include ancient woodland, wood pasture and chalk grassland. A full map of the project area can be found within the RFQ document. You can access this opportunity on the Kent Business Portal via https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3cd80708-4d09-ef11-812b-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64678f55-da71-4969-9236-44db21e250eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14d3d33-c2d3-4711-9911-79fb835fdc3e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

77100000 - Agricultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,905 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 1 May 2025 6-12 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREEWORK ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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