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1030 Supply of Urban Trees

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2023 at 13:23

Award Notice
Tender

21 Sep 2023 at 08:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is looking for suppliers to provide a maximum of 2220 10-14cm containerised standard trees with stakes and ties for their tree planting project - Essex Forest Initiative. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a contract value of £300,000. The contract period starts from November 15, 2023, to March 14, 2024. The council requires delivery by February 2024 for winter planting season 2023/24.

This tender from Essex County Council offers opportunities for businesses that can supply high-quality, healthy trees suitable for planting. The contract is particularly suited for suppliers in the tree nursery industry. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for October 23, 2023. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this process, with the initial delivery scheduled for November 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1030 Supply of Urban Trees

Notice Description

Essex County Council's tree planting project, the Essex Forest Initiative (EFI) is looking to procure a maximum of 2220 10-14cm containerised standard trees with their resultant trees stakes and ties to plant/install across the county as part of the delivery of climate and environmental benefits for people and wildlife. As part of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund and Local Authority Treescape fund requirements, Essex County Council is seeking a Plant Healthy tree nursery who can deliver a maximum of 2220 high quality, healthy, containerised trees to our planting contractors in time for the winter planting season 2023/24. We will also require suitable trees stakes and ties. Initial delivery will be in November 2023 and subsequent deliveries can be made up until February 2024. We have an agreed species list. Additional information: Your tender submission must be submitted to the Authority electronically by publishing through this ITT 1030 Supply of Urban Trees at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - reference DN683463

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3b46d7d-d3c3-49df-820e-13d34d160fdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271c055c-4a71-4749-aca4-66b0f16f0805
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,253 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2023 - 27 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCHAM TREES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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