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title: "Contract for the provision of Vegetation Clearance - Rights of Way"
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# Contract for the provision of Vegetation Clearance - Rights of Way

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-818911ec-8d05-40f0-b114-cea72c86f1f0

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## Summary

Somerset County Council, located in Taunton, England, has initiated a procurement process for the "Contract for the provision of Vegetation Clearance - Rights of Way." This tender is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on tree pruning and hedge trimming, with an estimated contract value of £72,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their responses by midday on the 31st of March 2017. The contract period is set to commence on the 17th of April 2017 and will last for seven months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for landscaping companies, environmental service providers, and firms specialising in vegetation management that are capable of delivering these services within the specified geographical zones. As the tender encompasses various lots, businesses can tailor their proposals to fit their operational strengths and capabilities. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolio and foster relationships with local government, paving the way for future opportunities in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Somerset County Council (SCC) is conducting this procurement process using a Request for Quote (RFQ) in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for the purpose of procuring the Service described in the Specification. Applicants are invited to complete an RFQ on the E-Tendering system; the deadline for your submission is Midday Friday 31st March 2017 The Council are going out to tender for a 7 month Contract for the Provision of Vegetation Clearance- Rights of Way. Applicants will be invited to apply for one or more individual lots representing the various geographical zones covered by the Contract:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353086a8-6701-403f-a2d5-18cf8914dd02 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2017 - 17 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2017 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353086a8-6701-403f-a2d5-18cf8914dd02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353086a8-6701-403f-a2d5-18cf8914dd02
  13th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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