Tender

DPS for Supply, Planting and Maintenance of Trees

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 12:52

Tender

18 Dec 2023 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council is seeking contractors for their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) dedicated to the supply, planting, and maintenance of trees throughout the borough. The procurement process, categorised under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, is currently at the 'tender' stage, with a deadline for submissions on 19th January 2024. The tender involves an open procurement method with electronic submissions through the specified portal. Key details include a contract value of approximately £350,000, a duration of 3,600 days for contract implementation, and it is an open procedure inviting a wide net of participants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and tree maintenance to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies with expertise in horticultural services and a robust capability for large-scale maintenance projects are well-positioned to compete. By participating, businesses can leverage a long-term contract with a reputable local authority, which can lead to sustained business growth and potential for engagement in future public procurement projects. The focus on environmentally responsible green space management aligns with the increasing demand for sustainable urban forestry initiatives.

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Notice Title

DPS for Supply, Planting and Maintenance of Trees

Notice Description

Gateshead Council require a contractor to provide, plant and maintain trees at selected sites around the borough.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide trees which will be planted and maintained

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042669
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029888-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Thompson
Contact Email
andrewthompsonprocurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1914335961

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

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