Award

Emergency Tree Works

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 18:23

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has recently awarded contracts for the provision of emergency-response tree surgery services under the title "Emergency Tree Works". The procurement process, leveraging a competitive flexible procedure, was initiated to replace a previous contract set to expire in March 2026. The procurement focuses on agricultural, forestry, and horticultural services, specifically targeting specialist tree surgery teams equipped to respond on a 24/7 basis within two-hour and 24-hour timeframes to ensure highway safety. The scope covers regions within Kent, including Dartford, Gravesham, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, and others. The awards for Lots 1 and 2, valued at £5,000,000 each, are pending signature, scheduled for March 13th, 2026. The contracts will commence on April 1st, 2026, and may be extended up to 2034.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialised in arboriculture, offering a high-value framework within the UKJ45, UKJ46, and UKM82 regions. Companies skilled in emergency response and possessing certified personnel and equipment can benefit significantly from this contract. The award criteria prioritise the lowest price over a minimum quality threshold, highlighting cost-effective service provision. Businesses involved in traffic management and arboricultural works are well-suited to collaborate or subcontract within this framework, potentially amplifying their service scope and market presence through long-term engagement with Kent County Council.

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Notice Title

Emergency Tree Works

Notice Description

The contract covers the provision of emergency-response specialist tree-surgery teams, available at short notice on a 24/7 basis. Required emergency-response times include both a two-hour and a 24-hour requirement. Suppliers must provide suitably qualified personnel and have access to the necessary specialist equipment to remove fallen trees and branches that obstruct the highway. They must also be able to work safely at height, using appropriate methods to remove broken or hanging branches, or partially fallen trees that present a danger to the highway. Other necessary arboricultural works may be required to ensure the safety of the highway. Further details on the service requirements were set out in the procurement documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - West

Dartford, Gravesham, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells, *Medway West

Renewal: The contract can be extended for up to three years, at the discretion of the Council.

Lot 2 - East

Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, Swale and Thanet, *Medway East

Renewal: The contract can be extended for up to three years, at the discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019237-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

FERNS SURFACING

G. BRIDGLAND

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