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title: "CP1310-16: Tree Surgery & Tree Consultancy Framework"
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# CP1310-16: Tree Surgery & Tree Consultancy Framework

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-277481a0-f22f-48ce-a502-f2e6db0e2038

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by Devon County Council, which is based at County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, England. The contract, titled "CP1310-16: Tree Surgery & Tree Consultancy Framework," falls under the forestry services category and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. Currently, this tender is at the award stage, with a contract value of £10,000,000. The tender period concluded on 15th November 2016, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2021, following an open procurement method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the tree surgery and consultancy trade. Businesses that specialise in tree management, maintenance, and consultancy services could effectively compete for this framework, particularly those capable of delivering services in various District and City Council areas across Devon. The emphasis on maintaining safety standards in tree management presents a unique niche for specialist firms to establish themselves as preferred contractors for the ongoing work required throughout the contract duration.

## Notice

The framework contract will be divided into two lots. Lot 1 will establish databases of tree surgery contractors that have been appointed to the framework. Separate databases will be maintained for each District / City Council area within Devon County Council (8 in total) and within each of those areas for both Highways and/or Non Highways work. Lot 2 will establish databases of tree inspection contractors that have been appointed to the framework Separate databases will be maintained for each District / City Council area within Devon County Council (8 in total) and within each of those areas for both Highways and/or Non Highways work. Tree inspection contractors will be required to survey trees, on premises, along lengths of highway, or individually to identify safety hazards and recommend remedial actions in line with BS3998 or equivalent. Their recommendations will then be used by premises or highways managers to engage tree surgery contractors from the framework to carry out the remedial works identified.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664ad1d2-ec17-4949-a8de-922d5f398d3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | AC LANDSCAPES & TREEWORKS; ACE ARBORICULTURE; BLACKDOWN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING; CAMPS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD (CES; DARTMOOR TREE SURGEONS; DEVON TREE SERVICES; EAST DEVON TREE CARE; GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE; HI-LINE CONTRACTORS SW; ISS FACILITIES SERVICES - LANDSCAPING; KJT GROUP; KNIGHTON COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT; MAN COED VM; TEIGN TREES & LANDSCAPING SOUTH WEST; WESSEX RURAL CRAFTS; WESSEX TREE SURGEONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664ad1d2-ec17-4949-a8de-922d5f398d3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664ad1d2-ec17-4949-a8de-922d5f398d3a
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1661c46e-bb8b-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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