--- title: "Tender for Herefordshire Ash Tree Survey 2024/25: Public Realm and Council Assets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45d3e55c-5640-4623-a75e-8c040bdc3e1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45d3e55c-5640-4623-a75e-8c040bdc3e1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45d3e55c-5640-4623-a75e-8c040bdc3e1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45d3e55c-5640-4623-a75e-8c040bdc3e1b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-30" --- # Tender for Herefordshire Ash Tree Survey 2024/25: Public Realm and Council Assets Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45d3e55c-5640-4623-a75e-8c040bdc3e1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45d3e55c-5640-4623-a75e-8c040bdc3e1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45d3e55c-5640-4623-a75e-8c040bdc3e1b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Tender for Herefordshire Ash Tree Survey 2024/25: Public Realm and Council Assets" was initiated by Herefordshire Council to address the challenges posed by Ash Die Back. This tender called for a detailed survey of ash trees in Herefordshire to identify their location and condition, specifically assessing the risk to the public. The tender, classified under the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services industry category, was conducted through an open procedure. The initial tender phase began with its publication on 3rd July 2024 and had a submission deadline of 25th July 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £178,000, began on 16th August 2024 and runs until 31st October 2025. The project is located in the West Midlands, England. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry, land surveying, and environmental management, particularly those capable of managing and mitigating the effects of tree diseases like Ash Die Back. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) were particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement method was open to competition beyond major corporations. Dryad Tree Specialists Ltd, an SME, was awarded the contract, underscoring the potential for similarly sized businesses to succeed in future related tenders. Companies with expertise in arboriculture, public safety, and environmental sustainability will find this procurement process highly relevant to expanding their service offerings and portfolio within public sector contracts. ## Notice This tender relates to the Ash Tree Survey in Herefordshire: to identify the location and condition of ash trees, reporting on risk to the public. The survey is required in response to the challenges faced by Ash Die Back, whereby the risk to the public needs to be identified and managed. The supplier will be required to travel the public highway network and record all ash trees, their location in relation to the public realm, and their condition. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58624967-9444-43f8-a4b9-a8d060bba375 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 26 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £178,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £178,000 | | 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DRYAD TREE SPECIALISTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2024 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58624967-9444-43f8-a4b9-a8d060bba375 - 3 Jul 2024 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d0d804-aae2-48d0-8095-56e9476f41be ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58624967-9444-43f8-a4b9-a8d060bba375 30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d0d804-aae2-48d0-8095-56e9476f41be 3rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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