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title: "SC22272 Arboricultural Works Term Contract"
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# SC22272 Arboricultural Works Term Contract

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7467940a-7fa4-4b1a-a6fd-ec6bd2ee8ccb

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Kent County Council involves the "SC22272 Arboricultural Works Term Contract," focusing on the provision of arboricultural services to maintain the county's highways. This contract, classified under CPV code 45112000 (Excavating and earthmoving work) with additional classification in agricultural and forestry services, is aimed at both tree maintenance and tree planting across the entire county (excluding Medway). The project is currently in the award stage with the tender process having concluded, and the contract was awarded to Gristwood and Toms Ltd and G. Bridgland Ltd. The total contract value is £14,403,806.29 with an initial term of 60 months starting on 1st September 2024, and an optional extension of up to 36 months, ending on 31st August 2032. Key procurement methods used were selective and negotiated procedures, providing a tailored approach to contract awarding.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboricultural work, highway maintenance, and environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete given the requirement for flexibility in responding to both programmed and emergency tree maintenance needs. The contract not only includes the removal of hazardous trees and branches but also replacement tree planting, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses committed to sustainability and environmental care. Additionally, with a substantial budget of up to £10 million and a focus on the entire county, the contract can significantly boost the growth and market reach of participating businesses.

## Notice

The arboriculture programmed works contract is required to ensure that KCC complies with its Duty of Care' under the Highway Act 1980 and fulfils its obligations in Common Law as a land and tree owner. The requirement is for the provision of highway tree works resulting from the Highway Soft Landscape Teams Tree Safety Audits. The successful Contractor(s) will be required to facilitate both Tree Maintenance and Tree Planting for their awarded lot. Tree maintenance: The service will provide for the removal of potentially hazardous trees and branches on both public and private property. The service will also facilitate removal of tree stumps and replacement tree planting. The service is provided primarily through programmed maintenance work with flexibility for additional ad-hoc provision. This service will include an additional provision for emergency tree clearance to supplement the primary 'Emergency Tree Works Contract' should extra resource be required during a declared emergency event. Tree planting: The service will include tree planting within the highway environment. Tree planting will include provision for required regulatory replacement tree planting, and scheme/grant led planting including associated aftercare and young tree maintenance to ensure successful establishment. Tree size for highway planting is 'heavy standard' nursery stock ranging from 12-16cm girth and planting sites are a combination of both hard and soft surface environments. This service will facilitate programmed and ad hoc tree maintenance works over a maximum eight-year period both on, and adjacent to the highway network, across the whole of the county (12 districts excluding Medway).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf177ee-5bcf-4307-b20e-76635101b767 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,403,806 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | G. BRIDGLAND; GRISTWOOD AND TOMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf177ee-5bcf-4307-b20e-76635101b767
- 20 Nov 2023 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec691fe-a18a-437e-83ea-6d63a295a01c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf177ee-5bcf-4307-b20e-76635101b767
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec691fe-a18a-437e-83ea-6d63a295a01c
  20th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=873e204a-5af9-ed11-8122-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

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