Award

CN240235 - Tree Planting Stock

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2025 at 12:43

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kent County Council involves the provision of containerised tree planting stock as part of the soft landscape team's efforts to maintain and enhance the highway environment. This contract, identified as CN240235, falls under the category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products, along with services like excavating and earthmoving work. The process followed an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 24th March 2025. The contract runs from 19th May 2025 to 18th May 2028 across various locations in England. This stage of procurement was completed with the award current as of 29th April 2025 and published on 16th May 2025, involving a contract value of £585,000 awarded to Barcham Trees Plc.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the agricultural and forestry sectors to expand their market reach. Given the scope and value of the contract, it is well-suited to enterprises capable of delivering consistent and high-quality stock to multiple locations over the three-year term. The contract offers substantial growth potential for suppliers with expertise in horticulture and experience in adhering to stringent procurement requirements set by public authorities.

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Notice Title

CN240235 - Tree Planting Stock

Notice Description

The Soft Landscape Team undertake maintenance and enhancement of the highway environment and is seeking to secure the provision of containerised tree planting stock. Contract to supply and deliver containerised Tree Planting stock to various locations as advised by the Council for three years. Species, size and designated quantities required can be found in the 2 stock lists (Main Stock List & Extra Optional Species List) within the tender documents. Supplier will need to ensure stock that is provided, adheres to all requirements within the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e412c656-e149-42bf-aee8-f91c83591224
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a954cf2f-d3d9-4216-a7b0-2b1e945176a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£545,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£585,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 15 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matthew Head
Contact Email
matthew.head@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
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
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCHAM TREES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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