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title: "ESPH AB Hastings and Rother Arboriculture Services (ESPH553)"
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# ESPH AB Hastings and Rother Arboriculture Services (ESPH553)

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15ce1b82-6a9f-4b88-8d98-9e334a5619b0

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## Summary

The Hastings Borough Council and Rother District Council are seeking a contractor for arboriculture and tree surgery services within their boundaries. The duration of the contract is initially three years with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 27th September 2022. The contract is for services under the main procurement category, with a contract period starting from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2025, and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for qualified and experienced contractors in arboriculture and tree surgery services to engage with local authorities in the South East of England. Businesses with expertise in crown lifting, crown reduction, tree removal, pruning, and related services are best suited to compete for this contract. The call-off basis of the service provides flexibility for service provision, offering growth opportunities for businesses specializing in tree maintenance services.

## Notice

Hastings Borough Council and Rother District Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of an arboriculture and tree surgery service within the Councils' borders. The service will include but not be limited to crown lifting, crown reduction, crown thinning, removal of dead wood, clearing of fallen branches and trees, felling and grinding of stumps, general pruning, clearing of hanging branches, pollarding, removal of basal growth, and stump spraying. The service will operate on a call off basis. The contract will be for a duration three years with the option for a twenty four month extension. Full details are included in the tender documentation. Additional information: For more information on how to apply for this contract please visit 'https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing' and search for 'ESPH553' in the opportunities section. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da77506f-0ce9-4c54-9ed9-bee6750b136e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN34 3UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2022 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da77506f-0ce9-4c54-9ed9-bee6750b136e
- 24 Aug 2022 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da77506f-0ce9-4c54-9ed9-bee6750b136e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da77506f-0ce9-4c54-9ed9-bee6750b136e
  1st September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.hastings.gov.uk/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

## Provenance

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