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title: "SC220034 - Supply of tree planting stock RFQ"
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published: "2022-01-13"
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# SC220034 - Supply of tree planting stock RFQ

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16504f75-488d-41a9-b9f9-b8f3a351db45

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## Summary

Kent County Council is seeking suppliers for the "SC220034 - Supply of tree planting stock RFQ" tender, aimed at enhancing the highway environment throughout Kent. This tender, considered a goods procurement, has a total value of £80,000 and is currently in the award stage, having been published on 13th January 2022. The tender period concluded on 21st February 2022, with a contract duration from 26th February 2022 to 31st March 2023. Supplier suitability includes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the horticultural and landscaping sectors, particularly those specialising in tree production and supply. Companies that provide environmentally friendly and sustainable planting stock would be well-suited to participate, capitalising on the growing demand for urban greening initiatives and highway beautification projects in the region. The established relationship between the buying organisation and the awarded supplier, Barcham Trees Plc, also suggests potential future business opportunities within local council contracts.

## Notice

The Soft Landscape Team undertake maintenance and enhancement of the highway environment. Tree stock is required for planting at various locations throughout Kent and stock is required for call off during the 2022/23 planting season.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1143a9ab-7e9a-4d54-abf3-1f73506eeee0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1143a9ab-7e9a-4d54-abf3-1f73506eeee0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1143a9ab-7e9a-4d54-abf3-1f73506eeee0
  13th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=77661161-5e74-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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