Tender

WHC - Urban Tree Maintenance

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has issued a tender for Urban Tree Maintenance (reference: C1123) under an open procedure. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 PM on 9th December 2024. The contract is valued at £400,000 and will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st December 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. The Council seeks a qualified contractor to maintain approximately 30,000 trees within the Borough of Welwyn Hatfield, with additional involvement in trees owned by Herts County Council. The procurement falls under the industry category of tree-maintenance services (CPV: 77211500). Bidders are to submit their proposals electronically or in written form, with details available on the specified procurement platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tree maintenance and related services, such as tree-cutting. Companies with extensive experience and qualifications in urban tree care can benefit from a steady stream of work and potential future opportunities, owing to the provision for reserve contractors and contract renewal. The open procurement method ensures a transparent selection process, suitable for established firms looking to expand their operations within the local government sector. The Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council prioritises economic and technical criteria as outlined in the tender documents, making this tender well-suited for businesses with strong credentials in the specified services.

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Notice Title

WHC - Urban Tree Maintenance

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council requires suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide Urban 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. One contractor will be appointed to undertake the works, however the contractors ranked two and three in the procurement will be nominated reserve contractors and may be approached to undertake work during the contract period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Urban Tree Maintenance

Renewal: Optional one year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b4e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036192-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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