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Contract to provide Arboriculture Services to Swale Borough Council as required - A756

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Oct 2021 at 09:14

Award Notice
Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 15:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council is seeking contractors to provide Arboriculture Services as part of its Climate and Ecological Emergency Action Plan. The contract, valued at £218,400, is classified under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, specifically targeting tree-cutting and maintenance activities. The tender is in the award stage, having closed for Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) on 5 July 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 15 January 2022 and conclude on 14 January 2027, with a possible extension of two years.

This tender presents an opportunity for local, small, or medium-sized enterprises engaged in arboriculture and horticulture to participate and grow their business. Companies with a focus on eco-friendly practices and innovative solutions will find this particularly beneficial, as the council prioritises contractors capable of enhancing sustainability in their services. The successful tenderer will be determined based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), fostering competition among experienced contractors in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract to provide Arboriculture Services to Swale Borough Council as required - A756

Notice Description

Swale Borough Council are looking for opportunities of working with contractors to enhance our Climate and Ecological Emergency Action Plan Delivering Arboriculture Services across a variety of sites within the Swale Borough in East Kent. This will need to include new innovative ways of working, and as such we are inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for a suitably experienced arboriculture contractor to provide Arboriculture Services across Swale Borough Council areas. The Arboriculture Contractor will provide a suitably resourced team who will be qualified for the tasks they will carry out with van, chipper, saws etc. to carry out an estimated minimum of one day per week with a climbing team and ground works team. Swale Borough Council will provide the Contractor with a list of works for this team and prioritise their workload. This work is to be tracked via an agreed management system. In line with our economic development objectives, we would welcome bids from local, small, or medium sized enterprises. The contract will commence on 15 January 2022 and terminate on 14 January 2027. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 2 years. The tenderer who submits the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, (MEAT) will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 5 July 2021 at 23:55hrs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8fc5dfb-48d2-4023-8d38-c3e6492c5e08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122b8a6f-01ea-40f3-b29c-42ff76446aaa
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

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

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2022 - 14 Jan 2027 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
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Charlotte Knowles
Contact Email
charlotteknowles@swale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441795417584

Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITE ARBORISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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