CN260458 - Emergency Tree Works

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "CN260458 - Emergency Tree Works", aimed at securing emergency response specialist tree surgery teams. This procurement falls within the services category and relates to agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The council is engaging in market planning and has released a Market Engagement Questionnaire, with a deadline for responses set at midday on 15th August 2025, which can be accessed through the Kent Business Portal. The service areas include several regions across the United Kingdom, and the engagement document was published on 1st August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency tree works, especially those capable of providing 24/7 response teams. Suitable businesses would include SMEs that possess the necessary skills and equipment to safely execute tasks such as removing fallen trees from highways and performing high-level tree surgery. Given the duration of the contract, which will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2034, there is potential for substantial and long-term business growth for companies willing to engage in this vital public service. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate their readiness to meet rigorous safety and operational requirements.

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CN260458 - Emergency Tree Works

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

1st August 2025 10:10:02 AM

Planning Deadline

15th August 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The provision of emergency response specialist tree surgery teams to attend at short notice on a 24/7 basis. Emergency response times will include 2 hour and 24-hour requirement. Suppliers will be required to provide suitably qualified staff and have access to the necessary specialised equipment to be able to remove fallen trees and branches from causing an obstruction to the highway. Moreover, the ability to work at height in a safe manner, using appropriate working methods to remove broken or hanging branches or partially fallen trees presenting a danger to the highway.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-056b15

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Adam.chilvers@kent.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall

Maidstone

ME14 1XQ

United Kingdom

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CN260458 - Emergency Tree Works

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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