Award

Provision of Tree Surgery Services

ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

21 Mar 2025 at 10:04

TenderUpdate

06 Nov 2024 at 13:04

Tender

06 Nov 2024 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is seeking to appoint an experienced contractor for the provision of tree surgery services, categorised under CPV code 77211500 (Tree-maintenance services). The contract period is from 6 January 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an option to extend for up to 24 additional months subject to performance review. This open procedure, covered by the GPA, will involve work within the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough area. Interested parties had to submit their bids by 6 December 2024, with the award period beginning on the same date. The contract has been awarded to SPR McGowan Tree Services Ltd, based in Larne, UK, for a total value of £650,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tree surgery and maintenance services. Companies proficient in tree-cutting, pruning, and overall tree management will find this an apt chance to expand their operations within a regional authority framework. Small and medium enterprises, particularly those with a strong track record in delivering high-quality environmental services, are well-positioned to compete for such tenders, paving the way for increased business through extended contract options and the potential for performance-based contract extensions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tree Surgery Services

Notice Description

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor for the provision of tree surgery services for the period of 19 March 2025 - 31 March 2028 (with an option to extend for up to a maximum of 24 months, subject to review and performance. These works will be located within the Council borough area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor for the provision of tree surgery services for the period of 19 March 2025 - 31 March 2028 (with an option to extend for up to a maximum of 24 months, subject to review and performance. These works will be located within the Council borough area.

Options: Option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b44b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010579-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months 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
ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02894463113

Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2UB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPR MCGOWAN TREE SERVICES

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