This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2023 at 15:58

Tender

03 Feb 2022 at 23:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multi Site 0928" contract was successfully completed by Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc. The contract falls under the "Tree-maintenance services" category with a total value of £192,000,000. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with active contracts signed on 3rd January 2023 for multiple lots in various locations.

This public procurement opportunity presents significant business growth prospects for companies specializing in tree maintenance services, especially those with a focus on quality and competitive pricing. Businesses involved in cutting, clearing, and planting of trees, along with related activities like vegetation clearance and emergency response services, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The comprehensive scope of work and the substantial contract value offer a lucrative opportunity for business expansion and development within the tree maintenance industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multi Site 0928

Notice Description

Planning and programming of tree and shrub cutting, clearing and planting activity; Ground surveying of existing overhead line (OHL) networks to inform scope for Work Packages and inform programming/planning; Clearance of trees and vegetation for the construction of new OHLs, underground cabling (UGC) and structures; Clearance of trees and vegetation for the ongoing maintenance of existing and new OHLs, UGC and structures; Support with OHL shutdown services (SAPs, linesmen etc); Survey, risk assessment and clearance of trees/vegetation to achieve ETR 132/CIC Resilience; Planting of replacement trees, woodland areas and landscape screening; Maintenance of replacement trees, woodland areas and landscape screening; Application of pesticides; Working in proximity to railway lines (dependant on zone); Emergency response and assistance with tree clearance during bad weather events; Sale of timber; Clearance of trees and vegetation around grid substation sites and other associated services etc; Application of tree guarding/shrouding.

Lot Information

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 1 Oxford

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 1 Oxford

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 2 Melksham

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 2 Melksham

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 3 Swindon

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 3 Swindon

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 4 Andover

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 4 Andover

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 5 Reading

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 5 Reading

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 6 Slough/West London

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 6 Slough/West London

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 7 Aldershot

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 7 Aldershot

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 8 Petersfield

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 8 Petersfield

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 9 Portsmouth

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 9 Portsmouth

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 10 New Forest

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 10 New Forest

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 11 Yeovil

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 11 Yeovil

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 12 Salisbury

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 12 Salisbury

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 13 Poole

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 13 Poole

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension period

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 14 Isle of Wight

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 14 Isle of Wight

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031323
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000583-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 3JH
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Birch Utility Services Limited

Christopher Hoare Tree Services Limited

Ground Control Limited

Groundsell Contracting Limited

Langley Arboriculture Ltd

Network Plus Services Ltd

PJ Chaffin Limited

Simply Tree Services Limited

Smerdon Tree Services (STS) Limited

TreeSmiths Ltd

Further Information

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