Award

Tree and Woodland Maintenance

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2023 at 00:00

Tender

08 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Perth & Kinross Council has awarded a contract for "Tree and Woodland Maintenance." This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £711,000 GBP, was signed on 20th December 2022. Trees Plus Ltd was the successful supplier, and the procurement stage is now complete.

This contract for tree maintenance services by Perth & Kinross Council creates business growth opportunities for contractors with expertise in arboriculture and environmental services. Businesses specialising in tree removal, maintenance, and planting, particularly those with relevant qualifications and experience, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender offers a chance to contribute to public safety, environmental conservation, and climate emergency initiatives through tree and woodland management.

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Notice Title

Tree and Woodland Maintenance

Notice Description

Tree and Woodland Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth and Kinross Council were seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to ensure that the Council minimises risk by ensuring dangerous trees are removed, trees are maintained to stay healthy, new trees are planted to keep our parks, open spaces and countryside safe and welcoming environments. The works are in the public domain and require to be carried out in a safe manner that does not put the public at risk. It would also include tree planting options to assist with the climate emergency and to spend the approved budget for planting trees, shrubs and pollinators.

Renewal: The option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699800
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468252
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£711,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated Summer 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Lang
Contact Email
lpeoples@pkc.gov.uk, sarahlang@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475000, +44 1738475150

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREES PLUS

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