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SC22272 Arboricultural Works Term Contract

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2024 at 12:15

Award Notice
Tender

20 Nov 2023 at 12:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kent County Council involves the "SC22272 Arboricultural Works Term Contract," focusing on the provision of arboricultural services to maintain the county's highways. This contract, classified under CPV code 45112000 (Excavating and earthmoving work) with additional classification in agricultural and forestry services, is aimed at both tree maintenance and tree planting across the entire county (excluding Medway). The project is currently in the award stage with the tender process having concluded, and the contract was awarded to Gristwood and Toms Ltd and G. Bridgland Ltd. The total contract value is £14,403,806.29 with an initial term of 60 months starting on 1st September 2024, and an optional extension of up to 36 months, ending on 31st August 2032. Key procurement methods used were selective and negotiated procedures, providing a tailored approach to contract awarding.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboricultural work, highway maintenance, and environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete given the requirement for flexibility in responding to both programmed and emergency tree maintenance needs. The contract not only includes the removal of hazardous trees and branches but also replacement tree planting, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses committed to sustainability and environmental care. Additionally, with a substantial budget of up to £10 million and a focus on the entire county, the contract can significantly boost the growth and market reach of participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC22272 Arboricultural Works Term Contract

Notice Description

The arboriculture programmed works contract is required to ensure that KCC complies with its Duty of Care' under the Highway Act 1980 and fulfils its obligations in Common Law as a land and tree owner. The requirement is for the provision of highway tree works resulting from the Highway Soft Landscape Teams Tree Safety Audits. The successful Contractor(s) will be required to facilitate both Tree Maintenance and Tree Planting for their awarded lot. Tree maintenance: The service will provide for the removal of potentially hazardous trees and branches on both public and private property. The service will also facilitate removal of tree stumps and replacement tree planting. The service is provided primarily through programmed maintenance work with flexibility for additional ad-hoc provision. This service will include an additional provision for emergency tree clearance to supplement the primary 'Emergency Tree Works Contract' should extra resource be required during a declared emergency event. Tree planting: The service will include tree planting within the highway environment. Tree planting will include provision for required regulatory replacement tree planting, and scheme/grant led planting including associated aftercare and young tree maintenance to ensure successful establishment. Tree size for highway planting is 'heavy standard' nursery stock ranging from 12-16cm girth and planting sites are a combination of both hard and soft surface environments. This service will facilitate programmed and ad hoc tree maintenance works over a maximum eight-year period both on, and adjacent to the highway network, across the whole of the county (12 districts excluding Medway).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7467940a-7fa4-4b1a-a6fd-ec6bd2ee8ccb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf177ee-5bcf-4307-b20e-76635101b767
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,403,806 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sccommercialteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

G. BRIDGLAND

GRISTWOOD AND TOMS

Further Information

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