Award

CN240235 - Tree Planting Stock

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2025 at 12:48

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed a procurement process for containerised tree planting stock under the project titled "CN240235 – Tree Planting Stock" within the Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products category. This contract, which spans three years from 16th May 2025 to 15th May 2028, seeks to enhance the highway environment by planting trees at various locations throughout the county. The procurement stage is complete with the award granted to Barcham Trees Plc through an open procedure. The contract value range is from £160,000 to £585,000, allowing for both a set quantity of stock and additional ad-hoc purchases to accommodate flexibility for other council teams. The delivery addresses are located in region UKJ4, and the bidding concluded with four electronic submissions by the specified deadline on 24th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in agriculture and forestry products to expand their operations through public sector engagements. Companies specialising in providing high-quality tree stock and capable of adhering to rigorous requirements outlined in tender documents are well-placed to compete in similar future procurements. This contract emphasises the lowest price meeting defined quality standards, making it ideal for businesses that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining high standards in product delivery. The call-off nature of the procurement provides flexible grounds for additional orders, enhancing business growth potential by establishing long-term supplier relationships within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

CN240235 - Tree Planting Stock

Notice Description

The Soft Landscape Team undertake maintenance and enhancement of the highway environment and is seeking to secure the provision of containerised tree planting stock. Tree stock is required for planting at various locations throughout the county for three years. Supplier will need to ensure stock that is provided adheres to all requirements stated within the tender documents. Supplier will need to deliver stock to various locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Soft Landscape Team undertake maintenance and enhancement of the highway environment and is seeking to secure the provision of containerised tree planting stock. Tree stock is required for planting at various locations throughout the county for three years. Supplier will need to ensure stock that is provided adheres to all requirements stated within the tender documents. Supplier will need to deliver stock to various locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022233-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Matthew Head
Contact Email
matthew.head@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000412953

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCHAM TREES

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