Award

**(Withdrawal Notice)** Provision of Sports and Fine Turf Materials, Equipment and Sundries

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2024 at 15:37

Tender

21 Sep 2023 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea City Council has issued a tender for Arboriculture Services. The Council is seeking to appoint a qualified Contractor for the re-tendering of the Arboriculture Services Contract. This procurement falls under the services category and involves tree-maintenance services. The Council emphasises the importance of maintaining the city's trees for its residents and parks, making it a key corporate priority. The tender submission deadline is 14:00 on Tuesday, 14th November 2023.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialized in arboriculture services to compete for a long-term contract with the Southend-on-Sea City Council. Suitable companies should have experience in tree maintenance, be able to meet the specific service requirements outlined in the Tender Documents, and demonstrate their financial standing and insurance coverage. The contract duration is proposed for 5 years and 2 months initially, with a possible extension of a further 2 years. Businesses interested in contributing to the maintenance of trees in parks and streets should consider submitting a competitive tender response before the deadline.

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Notice Title

**(Withdrawal Notice)** Provision of Sports and Fine Turf Materials, Equipment and Sundries

Notice Description

**(Withdrawal Notice)** The Council had sought to appoint a supplier or a number of suppliers to supply and deliver Sports pitch materials and top dressings for a period of 3 years, with the option of extending the contract for a further 2 years, on an annual basis. No contract will be awarded in regard to the related advertised procurement process ( 2024/S 000-010383).

Lot Information

Lot 1

**(Withdrawal Notice)**The requirements were covered in detail in the documents which were provided. That included, but was not limited to, detail on Ability, Financial Standing, Minimum Required Turnover and Insurance. Those elements which were either "scored" or "pass / fail" were fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement process, which has been withdrawn without award.

Options: See II.2.7.

Renewal: The proposed duration of the initial contract period is 5 years 2 months, with a possible extension of a further 2 years (or any part thereof). Further detail is provided in relation to the duration of the Contract in Tender Documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04028d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018808-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
procurementadvisors@southend.gov.uk
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702215000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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