Tender

ESCC - KS - Tree Survey

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is the buying organisation leading an active tender process titled "ESCC - KS - Tree Survey" within the services industry category. This procurement is focused on a comprehensive tree survey assignment across the rural road network of East Sussex, totalling approximately 1760 km covering various road classes. The tender, initiated under the "open" procurement method, invites bids until 10th December 2025, with the enquiry period concluding on 24th November 2025. The project is valued at £171,000 and is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), with a contract period commencing from 12th January 2026 to 11th January 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in surveying services or related to trees in the United Kingdom, particularly those with a robust quality-focused service, as the award criteria balance 70% on quality against 30% on price. The tender process also emphasises electronic submission via a designated portal, favouring nimble companies adept at using digital platforms for tender engagements. SMEs and VCSEs stand to gain from this opportunity not only due to the reserved participation criteria but also by contributing to vital environmental management projects at the county level, potentially elevating their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - KS - Tree Survey

Notice Description

East Sussex Highways (ESH) requires a negative tree survey for East Sussex County Council (ESCC) along the rural network across the county. This includes trees within the ESCC highway ownership extent on all road classes (A, B, C, and U) above 40mph. There is a total of approximately 1760km of rural road network. A roads - 260km B roads - 200km C roads - 600km U roads - 700km

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e180
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073996-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 20255 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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