--- title: "Management of ash trees adjacent to the Ashford road and network rail" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3576203a-19fe-44b3-af32-463332b99845" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3576203a-19fe-44b3-af32-463332b99845" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3576203a-19fe-44b3-af32-463332b99845.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3576203a-19fe-44b3-af32-463332b99845.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-12" --- # Management of ash trees adjacent to the Ashford road and network rail Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3576203a-19fe-44b3-af32-463332b99845 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3576203a-19fe-44b3-af32-463332b99845) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3576203a-19fe-44b3-af32-463332b99845.json) ## Summary Maidstone Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the management of ash trees along the Ashford road and network rail, with the aim of addressing issues identified in a recent tree safety survey. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, having commenced with the release of the tender on 12th October 2021. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 12:00pm on 28th October 2021, followed by the completed tenders by 12:00pm on 4th November 2021. The selected contractor will commence work on 1st December 2021, and the contract will run until 18th February 2022. This procurement falls under the CPV category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, specifically relating to tree management services. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural and tree management services, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale tree works and biodiversity projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, as they may possess the agility and local knowledge needed for this type of work. Businesses that can demonstrate competence in ecological management and conservation, as well as those capable of ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council recently commissioned a tree safety survey. This work was undertaken by Tim Moya associates. A large amount of work on Ash trees along the Ashford road was identified within the report. Mote Park is a heritage listed parkland with 54,000 trees. This includes 7,500 ash trees The biodiversity within the site is considerable and the Park is a local wildlife site. Mote Park has 10 Bat species recorded. This makes Mote Park the most bat species diverse site in Kent. Maidstone Borough Council (the Council) is obtaining quotations to award a contract to a suitably experienced and qualified organisation to: Manage the removal and reduction of all Ash trees within the designated area and locate the resulting wood around the park in agreed places. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 12th October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Thursday 28th October 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Thursday 4th November 2021 Evaluation: 8th & 9th November 2021 Appointment of contractor: by 11th November 2021 All expressions of interest, and subsequent proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7844a14-6ced-4c99-9f17-9cf0a271dee4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 18 Feb 2022 | | 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | 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 - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2021 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7844a14-6ced-4c99-9f17-9cf0a271dee4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7844a14-6ced-4c99-9f17-9cf0a271dee4 12th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6296fb79-732b-ec11-810e-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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