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Award

25 Nov 2024 at 15:18

Tender

27 Aug 2024 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process for the "Tree Planting and Maintenance on Council Farms" project, focusing on agricultural and forestry services. This contract covers services across six Council farm sites and restock maintenance on one additional farm site, divided into seven lots: Menerdue, Hepwell, Treburthes, Coosewartha, Churchtown, Trevascus, and Treneath. Key dates include the award date of 29 October 2024, with services due to commence no later than 31 October 2025 for all lots. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural, forestry, and horticultural services. The contract involves tree planting and maintenance over a five-year period, presenting a stable income stream for single suppliers capable of handling large-scale projects. SMEs such as Fountains Forestry UK Ltd, The Grower Ltd, and Treleaven Countryside Services Ltd were awarded several lots, indicating a competitive environment suitable for both small and large enterprises to bid for similar future opportunities, thus fostering business growth and regional engagement.

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Notice Title

Tree Planting and Maintenance on Council Farms

Notice Description

Establishment and maintenance operations to be undertaken across 6 Council farm sites and restock establishment and maintenance on 1 Council farm site. The contract is divided in to 7 lots. Lot 1 Menerdue Lot 2 Hepwell Lot 3 Treburthes Lot 4 Coosewartha Lot 5 Churchtown Lot 6 Trevascus Lot 7 Treneath

Lot Information

Lot 1 Menerdue

Establishment and maintenance operations to be undertaken across 6 Council farm sites and restock establishment and maintenance on 1 Council farm site. The contract is divided in to 7 lots. Lot 1 Menerdue - as identified within the invitation to tender the commencement of the services at Lot 1 are subject to confirmation of the external grant funding and therefore the contract for these sites will commence once confirmed, and no later than 31 October 2025.

Lot 2 Hepwell

Establishment and maintenance operations to be undertaken across 6 Council farm sites and restock establishment and maintenance on 1 Council farm site. The contract is divided in to 7 lots. Lot 2 Hepwell - As identified within the invitation to tender the commencement of the services at Lot 2 are subject to confirmation of the external grant funding and therefore the contract for these sites will commence once confirmed, and no later than 31 October 2025.

Lot 3 Treburthes

Establishment and maintenance operations to be undertaken across 6 Council farm sites and restock establishment and maintenance on 1 Council farm site. The contract is divided in to 7 lots. Lot 3 Treburthes - As identified within the invitation to tender the commencement of the services at Lot 3 are subject to confirmation of the external grant funding and therefore the contract for these sites will commence once confirmed, and no later than 31 October 2025.

Lot 4 Coosewartha

Establishment and maintenance operations to be undertaken across 6 Council farm sites and restock establishment and maintenance on 1 Council farm site. The contract is divided in to 7 lots. Lot 1 Menerdue Lot 2 Hepwell Lot 3 Treburthes Lot 4 Coosewartha Lot 5 Churchtown Lot 6 Trevascus Lot 7 Treneath

Lot 5 Churchtown

Establishment and maintenance operations to be undertaken across 6 Council farm sites and restock establishment and maintenance on 1 Council farm site. The contract is divided in to 7 lots. Lot 1 Menerdue Lot 2 Hepwell Lot 3 Treburthes Lot 4 Coosewartha Lot 5 Churchtown Lot 6 Trevascus Lot 7 Treneath

Lot 6 Trevascus

Establishment and maintenance operations to be undertaken across 6 Council farm sites and restock establishment and maintenance on 1 Council farm site. The contract is divided in to 7 lots. Lot 1 Menerdue Lot 2 Hepwell Lot 3 Treburthes Lot 4 Coosewartha Lot 5 Churchtown Lot 6 Trevascus Lot 7 Treneath

Lot 7 Treneath

Establishment and maintenance operations to be undertaken across 6 Council farm sites and restock establishment and maintenance on 1 Council farm site. The contract is divided in to 7 lots. Lot 1 Menerdue Lot 2 Hepwell Lot 3 Treburthes Lot 4 Coosewartha Lot 5 Churchtown Lot 6 Trevascus Lot 7 Treneath

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038040-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£857,873 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£857,870 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£969,720 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 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
Cornwall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Fountains Forestry UK Ltd

The Grower Ltd

Tilhill Forestry Ltd

Treleaven Countryside Services Ltd

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