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title: "CBC-1496-T-TS Horticultural Tree Works - AWARD"
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# CBC-1496-T-TS Horticultural Tree Works - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d46e259-a442-430e-94c4-b9437bd0e260

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for Horticultural Tree Works to Gristwood and Toms. The tender had the title 'CBC-1496-T-TS Horticultural Tree Works' and falls under the works category. The contract value is £365,000, with a target commencement date of 3rd April 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 20th March 2023.

This awarded contract for horticultural tree works by the Central Bedfordshire Council presents opportunities for businesses in the forestry and horticultural services sector. Companies offering tree pruning, tree-cutting, and tree maintenance services may find this tender suitable for business growth. The contract is for a duration of 1 year, with an optional year extension, providing a potential long-term partnership for successful bidders.

## Notice

Horticultural Tree Works Tree works to be conducted on the Council's Housing land. Please READ/follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the 'Clarification' tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not P&C), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 3rd April 2023 Contract term: 1 year (+1 optional)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f95c55-ae45-4cc3-aa33-b09f157e80fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £365,000 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRISTWOOD AND TOMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2023 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f95c55-ae45-4cc3-aa33-b09f157e80fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f95c55-ae45-4cc3-aa33-b09f157e80fd
  20th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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