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HCC 03/25 - THE PROVISION OF HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 2025-2029

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Hertfordshire County Council involves the provision of vegetation management services for the county's Public Rights of Way from 2025 to 2029. The project, titled "HCC 03/25 - THE PROVISION OF HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 2025-2029," falls under the services category and includes tasks such as tree pruning, hedge trimming, and weed clearance. Located in Hertford, UKH23 region, this opportunity utilised a limited competition method falling below the threshold. The current procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Silvicultural Systems Ltd. The key contract period began on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2029, with the possibility of extension until 2030.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural and grounds maintenance services to grow their portfolio in public sector contracts. Companies equipped with expertise in agricultural, forestry, and horticultural services are particularly well-suited to take advantage of such opportunities. The contract, structured as a standalone framework with potential for reopening competition, presents a robust opportunity for businesses to enhance their experience and reputation in managing public resources efficiently. Engaging in such contracts not only offers financial gains but also contributes to a firm's long-term strategic growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC 03/25 - THE PROVISION OF HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 2025-2029

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council sought quotations for the provision of vegetation management to its Public Rights of Way network. This is a Contract Details notice and this opportunity has now closed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018392-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,462 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
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
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SILVICULTURAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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