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Tree Works Framework

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2025 at 08:16

Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Tree Works Framework" was initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, a regional authority based in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the agriculture and forestry services industry category and involves arboricultural work within the Council's jurisdiction. The procurement process followed an open procedure, covering services with a contract period of 720 days and potential renewal after 24 months. It reached the award stage on 29th April 2025, with contracts signed on 22nd April 2025. The work will take place in the UKD63 region, with the procurement method being a framework agreement as per the GPA standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in tree surgery, horticulture, and grounds maintenance. Ideal candidates would be firms able to demonstrate substantial experience, knowledge, and value for money in arboricultural services. Suppliers have already been awarded contracts, including several SMEs such as Arboforce Group Limited and Treefellers Limited, highlighting that the tender is well-suited for small and medium enterprises looking to grow their operations. Participating in such frameworks can offer businesses steady work within a Council-dominated infrastructure, fostering business growth through extended contract periods and opportunities for renewal.

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Notice Title

Tree Works Framework

Notice Description

Tree works framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tree works framework

Renewal: subject to extension after 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dbbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017475-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Kevin Cliffe
Contact Email
kevin.cliffe@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976154

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ARBOFORCE GROUP

CORNTHWAITE TREE CARE

FOREST TREE SURGERY AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

MULTEVO

NICK BAILEY TREE SERVICES

SHERRATT GROUP

TREEFELLERS

TREEHOGS

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