--- title: "1059 Supply of Urban Trees" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51232d84-1aa0-48d8-91ab-35941eecbe96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51232d84-1aa0-48d8-91ab-35941eecbe96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51232d84-1aa0-48d8-91ab-35941eecbe96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51232d84-1aa0-48d8-91ab-35941eecbe96.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-06" --- # 1059 Supply of Urban Trees Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51232d84-1aa0-48d8-91ab-35941eecbe96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51232d84-1aa0-48d8-91ab-35941eecbe96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51232d84-1aa0-48d8-91ab-35941eecbe96.json) ## Summary Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "1059 Supply of Urban Trees" project, part of the Essex Forest Initiative (EFI) under the Urban Tree Challenge Fund. The awarded contract involves the supply of up to 685 high-quality, healthy containerised standard trees (10-12cm or 12-14cm dbh), along with stakes and ties, for planting across Essex. The process followed an open procedure and culminated with the contract being awarded on 29th October 2024. The delivery and installation of these trees are slated for the winter season, from November 2024 to February 2025, with the contract valued at £106,360.29 awarded to Greenwood Group Limited. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in horticulture, particularly those capable of providing high-quality tree-nursery products. SMEs and VCSEs, suitable for this industry, are particularly encouraged to participate in such procurements. Engaging in this project can not only provide considerable revenue and exposure but also contribute to significant community and environmental benefits. Businesses in the regions of England can leverage these opportunities to expand their market presence and collaborate with public sector institutions like Essex County Council. ## Notice Essex County Council's tree planting project, the Essex Forest Initiative (EFI), as part of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund requirements, is seeking a Plant Healthy Tree Nursery who can deliver a maximum of 685 high quality, healthy 10-12cm or 12-14cm dbh (diameter at breast height) containerised standard trees with their resultant trees stakes and ties to planting contractors across the county for planting/installation in winter 2024/2025. Interested suppliers can assess this opportunity via the Council's e-sourcing portal, ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Log in as a Supplier and search the following: DN730428 / 1059 Supply of Urban Trees. If you do not have an account, supplier registration is free of charge at https://procontract.due-north.com/Register and it provides access to all current and forthcoming procurement opportunities for Essex County Council alongside several other public sector organisations. Your tender submission must be submitted to the Council electronically by publishing through this ITT 1059 Supply of Urban Trees at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - reference DN730428; Not later than 12 noon hours on 9th August 2024. It is the Authority's policy to reject any tenders received after the above deadline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bced268-a444-470d-8773-1a7d9412e340 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 8 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £106,360 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GREENWOOD GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03450000 - Tree-nursery products ## Release History - 6 Nov 2024 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bced268-a444-470d-8773-1a7d9412e340 - 12 Jul 2024 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e85c9c-7b47-4b8e-8faa-09a9b8f0439a - 8 Jul 2024 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8468f494-c247-4712-aa9b-b5e68e00621f - 5 Jul 2024 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef75ccd6-3b50-4c76-b85b-4ba319e26f73 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bced268-a444-470d-8773-1a7d9412e340 6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e85c9c-7b47-4b8e-8faa-09a9b8f0439a 12th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8468f494-c247-4712-aa9b-b5e68e00621f 8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef75ccd6-3b50-4c76-b85b-4ba319e26f73 5th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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