Tender

PR432023 Arboriculture Services (Lot 1 - Maintenance, Lot 2 Surveys & Inspection)

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 18:38

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 17:32

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 13:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council is currently in the Tender stage of their procurement process and is seeking capable suppliers to deliver arboriculture services within Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "PR432023 Arboriculture Services (Lot 1 - Maintenance, Lot 2 Surveys & Inspection)," falls under the horticultural services category. The tender is open for submissions until 12:00 (BST) on 22 April 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1 July 2025 and end on 30 June 2030. This open procedure, valued at £1,900,000, intends to appoint one or more suppliers to manage various tree-related services within the city's administrative boundaries, including maintenance, safety inspections, and emergency coverage of trees in parks, residential areas, and other public spaces.

This tender represents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in horticulture, tree maintenance, and environmental services. Businesses with expertise in tree pruning, planting, maintenance, and safety inspections are positioned to benefit significantly and expand their portfolio by securing a long-term contract with a prominent local authority. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given their inclusion suits the tender criteria set forth by Exeter City Council. Engaging in this procurement process can provide businesses with sustained growth and increased visibility through participation in an essential environmental contract within a thriving metropolitan area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR432023 Arboriculture Services (Lot 1 - Maintenance, Lot 2 Surveys & Inspection)

Notice Description

Exeter City Council is seeking to appoint one or more supplier with appropriate qualifications and experience to deliver aboricultural services across its administrative area; Lot 1 services include: pruning, felling, planting and aftercare of trees on ECC land, including but not exclusive to parks and open spaces, cemeteries, allotments, residential housing sites, commercial and operational premises, Valley parks (nature reserves) and woodlands. Lot 2 services to include detailed tree safety reports, expert advice and emergency tree officer cover where necessary. The procurement documents are available at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=643aac3c-00eb-ef11-8134-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-888f7cf7-7e08-4caa-8107-1ac204278b97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14711c74-1ad9-4792-b31f-f1d837161f41
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

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77300000 - Horticultural services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
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
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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