Award

Provision of Tree Maintenance Services

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 May 2025 at 11:03

Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2024 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council aimed to secure a supplier for tree maintenance services across its land holdings. Classified under the industry category of tree-clearing services, this contract involved the provision of comprehensive arboricultural maintenance to ensure the safety and aesthetic upkeep of council-managed land. This process followed an open procurement method and was initially active from the publication date of 11th December 2024, culminating in an award on 11th April 2025. The contract, valued at £540,000, commenced on 14th April 2025 and will run until 13th April 2028. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in tree-clearing, cutting, and maintenance services to engage in long-term collaboration with a local government authority. Suitability for SMEs enhances potential for smaller enterprises to participate, offering growth opportunities through service delivery over an extensive period. Targeted at companies with capabilities in arboriculture, pruning, and de-vegetation, this tender could strengthen business portfolios and increase their visibility within the public sector procurement sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Tree Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are seeking to work collaboratively with a Supplier of arboricultural services who will work with us to deliver high quality maintenance of our tree stock and ensure the safety of all residents and visitors to the Council's land holdings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706e7082-ff6a-4f6e-82a3-84a50edb5a97
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2028 3-4 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREETOPS DE-VEGETATION SERVICES

Further Information

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