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title: "Basingstoke Canal - Hampshire urgent tree work package"
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buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Basingstoke Canal - Hampshire urgent tree work package

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5672016b-b835-43b8-8a82-36b1e8d11256

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for urgent tree works on the Basingstoke Canal in Hampshire. The procurement process involved a direct procurement method with a single tender action below threshold. The contract value is £70,000, with a minimum value of £64,850. The tender period ended on 8th June 2023, and the contract period is from 28th June 2023 to 31st March 2024. The buying organisation is Hampshire County Council, and the contracting authority is Charterhouse Tree Care Ltd based in Surrey. The industry category for this procurement is forestry services.

This tender for urgent tree works on the Basingstoke Canal provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the forestry sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage has already been completed, and the award has been granted to Charterhouse Tree Care Ltd. Businesses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom would find this tender particularly relevant due to the delivery location. The urgency of the tree works and the specific nature of the contract create a niche opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the forestry services industry.

## Notice

A small contingency has been allowed for unforeseen circumstances on site. Therefore total value of contract PS70,000 +VAT. Quote obtained from supplier who had won similar works in Surrey half of canal - quote was in excess of PS80k and substantially over budget. Second quote obtained from Charterhouse Tree Care. Due to urgency of works (already over timescale recommended by arboricultural inspector) an STA was then obtained from Tier 3 manager according to scheme of delegation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7ef7c8-48ce-474f-bc3b-1baf7f2a383c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MYTCHETT |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU16 6DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Surrey Heath |
| Electoral ward | Mytchett & Deepcut |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARTERHOUSE TREE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7ef7c8-48ce-474f-bc3b-1baf7f2a383c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7ef7c8-48ce-474f-bc3b-1baf7f2a383c
  24th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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