Tender

PR432023 Arboriculture Services (Lot 1 - Maintenance, Lot 2 Surveys & Inspection)

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process for the "PR432023 Arboriculture Services" contract, divided into two lots: Maintenance and Surveys & Inspection. This procurement falls under the horticultural services category, specifically focusing on tree-maintenance services, and covers the location of Exeter, UK (region UKK43). The key dates to note have been adjusted, with submissions now due by 22 April 2025 at 12:00 PM. Potential suppliers are encouraged to review all requirements and deadlines via electronic submission on the provided platform.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in arboricultural services, tree maintenance, and consultancy. Companies with the appropriate qualifications, including membership in the Arboricultural Association and the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, will be well-suited to compete. Lots include a broad range of services such as tree pruning, planting, felling, and detailed safety reports, offering substantial growth potential and long-term contracts subject to renewal after five years, with further extension options. The open procedure procurement method ensures fair competition and transparency, making it ideal for capable suppliers looking to expand their business in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

PR432023 Arboriculture Services (Lot 1 - Maintenance, Lot 2 Surveys & Inspection)

Notice Description

Exeter City Council is seeking to appoint one or more supplier with appropriate qualifications and experience to deliver aboricultural services; tree maintenance services and tree surveys and inspection services.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Arboricultural Maintenance

Arboriculture services to include, pruning, felling, planting and aftercare of trees on Council land, including but not exclusive to parks and open spaces, cemeteries, allotments, residential housing sites, commercial and operational premises, Valley parks (nature reserves) and woodlands.

Renewal: The contract will be subject to renewal after five years for up to two further extensions of twelve months, each extension.

Lot two: Surveys and Inspections

Consultancy services including detailed tree safety reports, expert advice and emergency tree officer cover where necessary.

Renewal: The contract will be subject to renewal after five years for up to two further extensions of twelve months, each extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011008-2025
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

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Lynda Chaffey
Contact Email
lynda.chaffey@exeter.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392265334

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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