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title: "Removal of 60 Ash Trees with Ash Dieback - Cockhill Quarry, Gurney Slade."
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# Removal of 60 Ash Trees with Ash Dieback - Cockhill Quarry, Gurney Slade.

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-972e9579-f0b3-4939-b386-4cfd53d4c861

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has successfully completed a tender process for the removal of 60 ash trees affected by ash dieback at Cockhill Quarry, Gurney Slade. The procurement, classified under agricultural and forestry services, was awarded on 15th June 2021, with the contract period running from 1st July to 31st August 2021. The total contract value was £30,800, and the procurement method used was a direct award. This tender was part of the works category, highlighting the importance of removing potentially hazardous trees to ensure public safety and forest health in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the landscaping and forestry sectors, particularly those experienced in tree management and environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, and they can leverage their expertise in similar projects to compete effectively. The completion of this contract not only underscores the need for professional tree removal services but also paves the way for future tenders focusing on forestry management and environmental sustainability, making it an opportune moment for relevant businesses to engage with Somerset County Council and similar organisations.

## Notice

Ash dieback works. Removal of 60 Ash trees with ash dieback @ 75%. Site to be cleared of all materials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b00d87-6c20-455b-943e-6fe187d0d45f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,800 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MTL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b00d87-6c20-455b-943e-6fe187d0d45f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b00d87-6c20-455b-943e-6fe187d0d45f
  27th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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