Tender

Emergency Tree Works

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the "Emergency Tree Works" contract, aimed at ensuring rapid response tree surgery teams are available on a 24/7 basis throughout Maidstone and the wider Kent region. With an industry focus on agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, the procurement stage is currently active, set to conclude by 26th November 2025. The contract, divided into two lots, each valued at £6,000,000, will commence from March 2026, with potential extension until 2034. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure with key dates including the contract award period ending on 16th February 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in emergency tree surgery services, particularly those with the capability to deploy skilled personnel and specialised equipment promptly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those experienced in operations requiring rapid response and safe working methodologies at height. With a contract value totalling £12,000,000, successful bidders will gain significant exposure across Kent, reinforcing their market presence within the region and expanding their clientele base in public sector service delivery.

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Notice Title

Emergency Tree Works

Notice Description

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. The existing Emergency Tree Works contract (Ref: SC21010) expires on 31st March 2026. The contract is not subject to further renewal and therefore a new procurement exercise is being conducted to set up a new contract. More information on the service can be found within the procurement Documents For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Agricultural%2C-forestry%2C-horticultural%2C-aquacultural-and-apicultural-services./FK4465X6U6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/FK4465X6U6

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/065548-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Chilvers
Contact Email
adam.chilvers@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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