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title: "WHC - Urban Tree Maintenance"
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buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# WHC - Urban Tree Maintenance

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-181a61a9-ada1-4145-86b4-2481121eb824

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process to secure urban tree maintenance services across the Borough, encompassing approximately 30,000 trees managed by the council and Herts County Council. This contract, valued between £350,000 and £450,000, involves tree-maintenance services, pruning, cutting, and clearing. The tender for the WHC - Urban Tree Maintenance is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with the procurement process open to suitable contractors. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 9th December 2024. The awarded contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st December 2027, with the possibility of appointing reserve contractors.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in arboriculture and urban forestry services to secure a long-term contract with a recognised local authority. Experienced contractors with a robust service delivery capability can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a stable revenue stream. Given the scale and geographic scope of the contract, mid to large-sized enterprises with comprehensive tree maintenance expertise and operational flexibility are well-positioned to compete effectively for this lucrative project.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council requires suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide Urban Tree maintenance services to the Council. The Council currently maintains approximately 30,000 trees across the Borough, those owned and managed by itself and also trees owned by the Highway's authority, Herts County Council. One contractor will be appointed to undertake the works, however the contractors ranked two and three in the procurement will be nominated reserve contractors and may be approached to undertake work during the contract period. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b00cf99-17c0-4f5a-ad29-3da2e4c03b6a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b00cf99-17c0-4f5a-ad29-3da2e4c03b6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b00cf99-17c0-4f5a-ad29-3da2e4c03b6a
  8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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