Tender

Framework Agreement for Ash Dieback & Tree Maintenance Services 2025-29

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2025 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is in the tender stage of procuring services for a "Framework Agreement for Ash Dieback & Tree Maintenance Services 2025-29". This procurement falls under the forestry services industry category, specifically targeting tree-clearing, maintenance, and cutting services. The geographic focus of this project is Somerset County in the UK, with a primary location in the region UKK23. Important dates for this tender include an end date for submissions on 17 March 2025, with contract awards commencing the same day. The procurement process uses an open procedure method, and electronic submissions are required via the ProContract e-tendering portal.

This framework agreement offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in tree services, particularly those with expertise in managing Ash Dieback. Up to four businesses can be selected to participate under the framework agreement, highlighting increased chances for qualified firms. The nature of the work, spanning from tree clearing to maintenance, means that businesses with robust operational capabilities in these areas will be well-suited to apply. Engaging in this contract can enhance businesses' portfolios, expand their market presence in Somerset County, and secure steady work over a potential four-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Ash Dieback & Tree Maintenance Services 2025-29

Notice Description

Somerset Council is looking to award a framework agreement for the removal of ash trees infected with Ash Dieback and associated tree surgery operations across Somerset County.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Somerset Council is looking to award a framework agreement for the removal of ash trees infected with Ash Dieback and associated tree surgery operations across Somerset County. For full details please see Procurement Document B - Specification, which is available via the ProContract e-tendering portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005568-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kyesha Henson
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03001232224

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

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