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WHC - Arboriculture Contract

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

05 Dec 2024 at 15:13

Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process to secure qualified and experienced contractors for its Arboriculture Contract, specifically for tree maintenance services within the region. This contract, classified under tree-clearing services (CPV code 77211300), is divided into three lots: Maintenance of Urban Trees, Maintenance of Young Trees, and Maintenance of Woodland Trees. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract having begun on 1 January 2025 and set to end on 31 December 2027, with possible extensions. Key dates included the submission deadline on 10 May 2024 and the invitation date for the second stage on 14 June 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £1,350,000, conducted through a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The Council aims to maintain about 30,000 trees within the borough, including those managed by Herts County Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboriculture and tree maintenance, particularly those with relevant certifications and experience in urban, young, and woodland tree maintenance. The contract is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that the successful bidders, such as Maydencroft Limited, demonstrate the viability of competition. Companies meeting the specified qualifications, including having crew members with Level 2 and Level 3-4 qualifications in arboriculture, can gain long-term business growth from the reliable service contracts offered, enhancing their market presence and reinforcing their expertise in local authority projects. Detailed selection criteria ensure that only competent and well-prepared contractors are suitable for this significant opportunity.

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Notice Title

WHC - Arboriculture Contract

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council requires suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide Tree maintenance services to the Council. The Council currently maintains approximately 30,000 trees across the Borough, those owned and managed by itself and also trees owned by the Highway's authority, Herts County Council. The Contract is being let as three Lots:Lot 1 - Maintenance of Urban Trees (2 Contractors as detailed in the specification)Lot 2 - Maintenance of Young TreesLot 3 - Maintenance of Woodland Trees

Lot Information

Maintenance of Urban Trees

Maintenance of Urban Trees

Renewal: One year extension is available

Maintenance of Young Trees

Maintenance of Young Trees

Renewal: Optional one year extension

Maintenance of Woodland Trees

Maintenance of Woodland Trees

Renewal: Optional one year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044fdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039274-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
a.harper@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707357371

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAYDENCROFT

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