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title: "Veteran Tree Services - Epping Forest"
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buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION"
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# Veteran Tree Services - Epping Forest

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-541c0235-302f-43b3-88de-399d52415cae

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation has initiated a public procurement process for "Veteran Tree Services - Epping Forest", aimed at the provision of arboricultural services and habitat management works in Epping Forest. The contract, valued at GBP 389,079.98, falls under the CPV classification 77211500 (Tree-maintenance services) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period closing on 26 August 2024 and the contract period running from 1 October 2024 to 23 December 2026. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with four suppliers having been awarded the contract: John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd, Heartwood Tree Surgeons LTD, Ainsty Timber Marketing Limited, and Aztech Tree Services LTD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in tree maintenance and habitat management, particularly those experienced in high-value nature conservation projects. The project requires contractors to undertake tree surgery following detailed individual tree plans and record their work. Businesses with expertise in tree conservation surgery, especially those with experience in Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), would be well-suited to compete. The contract is inclusive of SMEs, offering smaller enterprises the chance to grow by participating in a high-profile project managed by a renowned public authority.

## Notice

The provision of arboricultural services and habitat management works in Epping Forest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96705ab8-a7c3-4750-bbdb-f0a2414d546f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 23 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £389,079 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £389,079 |
| 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 | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AINSTY TIMBER MARKETING; AZTECH TREE SERVICES; HEARTWOOD TREE SURGEONS; JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96705ab8-a7c3-4750-bbdb-f0a2414d546f
- 19 Jul 2024 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6406b27-d7b1-4cdf-a9f7-efdb3398b24a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96705ab8-a7c3-4750-bbdb-f0a2414d546f
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6406b27-d7b1-4cdf-a9f7-efdb3398b24a
  19th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.capitalesourcing.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- http://www.capitalesourcing.com
  Awarded Contract

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