--- title: "BBC603362 Arboricultural Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-885f6a6d-4505-4964-a166-b0aaed301f81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-885f6a6d-4505-4964-a166-b0aaed301f81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-885f6a6d-4505-4964-a166-b0aaed301f81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-885f6a6d-4505-4964-a166-b0aaed301f81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-04" --- # BBC603362 Arboricultural Maintenance Services Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-885f6a6d-4505-4964-a166-b0aaed301f81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-885f6a6d-4505-4964-a166-b0aaed301f81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-885f6a6d-4505-4964-a166-b0aaed301f81.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "BBC603362 Arboricultural Maintenance Services," a project aimed at managing approximately 30,000 trees within the borough's highways, parks, and amenity open spaces. This process is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 4th August 2017. The total value of the contract is £1,200,000, scheduled to commence on 1st October 2017 and continue until 31st October 2020. The services fall under the classification of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, specifically within the horticultural category, located in the East of England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in arboricultural services, tree care, and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, which would suit companies focused on sustainable forestry, land management, and urban greening initiatives. Participation in this contract can help businesses expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with local authorities while contributing to the maintenance of green spaces in Bedford. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council (the Council) is inviting tenders for the provision of a comprehensive range of Arboricultural services. Typically this will be for trees associated with The Council's Clean, Safe and Green Services which is responsible for managing trees in the Borough's highways, parks and amenity open spaces, currently equating to approximately 30,000 trees. Additional information: Organisations wishing to register an interest in tendering should go to http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/registration to express their interest. You will also be able to view and respond to the tender at the same time, view other attached documents and send questions and queries via the messaging system within the website. All communications, questions regarding this tender or the procurement process must be via the messaging system within the In-tend Procurement Solutions website. ITT Reference number: BBC603362 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce234902-473a-4644-a7bd-517caa9c70c5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2017 at 14:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce234902-473a-4644-a7bd-517caa9c70c5 - 4 Jul 2017 at 10:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce234902-473a-4644-a7bd-517caa9c70c5 - 4 Jul 2017 at 09:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce234902-473a-4644-a7bd-517caa9c70c5 - 29 Jun 2017 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce234902-473a-4644-a7bd-517caa9c70c5 - 29 Jun 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce234902-473a-4644-a7bd-517caa9c70c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce234902-473a-4644-a7bd-517caa9c70c5 4th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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