--- title: "CP1946-20 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2021-25" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-afb09eda-d641-43d6-b672-95a4e6b073ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-afb09eda-d641-43d6-b672-95a4e6b073ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-afb09eda-d641-43d6-b672-95a4e6b073ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-afb09eda-d641-43d6-b672-95a4e6b073ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-09" --- # CP1946-20 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2021-25 Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afb09eda-d641-43d6-b672-95a4e6b073ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-afb09eda-d641-43d6-b672-95a4e6b073ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-afb09eda-d641-43d6-b672-95a4e6b073ca.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CP1946-20 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2021-25" is being conducted by Devon County Council, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This open procedure is aimed at securing a framework agreement for the maintenance and enhancement of approximately 5,000km of public rights of way (PROW) across Devon. The procurement, classified under the category of agricultural, forestry, and horticultural services, has an estimated value of £10 million and is set to cover a contract period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025. The tender period for submitting bids will close on 4th December 2020. Key activities will include vegetation clearance, tree works, and general surface maintenance within designated geographical areas based on District Council boundaries. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the landscaping, forestry, and maintenance sectors, particularly those with expertise in public space upkeep and environmental management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of handling contracts valued up to £100,000. Interested contractors can bid for one or both of the two differentiated lots, which focus on general maintenance activities and specialised tree works, making it an ideal opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public service contracts. ## Notice Devon County Council (DCC) are looking to procure a Framework Agreement for the maintenance and improvement works to approximately 5,000km of Public Rights of Way (PROW) (comprising footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways), 230km of off-road recreational trail network (for example, the Tarka Trail) and 590km of minor road network (mainly unmetalled) including the South West Coast Path National Trial for which it is responsible along with the areas covered by the Stover Country Park and Grand Western Canal Country Park. The historic annual spend for this work has been approximately PS1.5m. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will operate over a four year period operating in eight geographical areas throughout Devon (based on District Council Boundaries) and comprise two Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Work activities which will include vegetation clearance and typical maintenance and improvement activities (Service Group 1) Lot 2 - Work activities involving the use of chainsaw equipment including tree works (up to 380mm diameter and ground based works only) (Service Group2). The main works to be delivered under the arrangement are typically but not limited to seasonal vegetation cutting, ground based tree works, sign and waymarker installation, gate installation, surface maintenance (mostly compacted stone or natural surfaces, drainage and ditch maintenance, bridge maintenance (replacing decking and handrails) and the like. DCC wishes to appoint a number of appropriately skilled and competent contractors to the Framework Agreement who can be called upon to undertake the maintenance and improvement works up to a value of PS100,000 per scheme. The historic average value of works orders is approximately PS2,700 and range from PS20 to PS50,000 plus (based on 2019/20 data). Bidders may elect to operate in one or more, or all of the geographical areas and may bid for either one or both Lots. Bidders may elect to price items of plant and equipment which are applicable to both Lots (Service Group 3) where they can provide (including hiring) and operate (in accordance with the stated health and safety requirements within the procurement documentation) each item of plant/equipment. Rates entered into Service Group 3 do not form part of the tender price evaluation but may be used as part of the selection process for individual call offs. In some limited circumstances some of the works below PS100,000 to the PROW network may be undertaken by landowners, volunteers and/or DCC staff outside of this arrangement. Additional information: Tender documents are accessible via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk via the above link. All expressions of interest are to be made via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. All questions or enquiries regarding the tender are to be asked via the messaging function within the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. This opportunity is as advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) reference number OJEU Ref: 2020/S 207-506362. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65eb8c5-b82b-48df-9147-ba7fd813e453 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 4QD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 57 | | Supplier names | AC LANDSCAPES & TREEWORKS; ACE ARBORICULTURE; ACRES OVERLAND; ADAM PHILLIPS; ANDREW ADAMS AGRI; ANNA BANESS; ANSTICE FENCING; AVON CONSTRUCTION; B&J LOCKE; BELSTONE FARM & GARDEN SERVICES; CAREY VALLEY WOODLANDS & ESTATE MANAGEMENT; CHRIS SMALLWOOD; CORMAC; COUNTRYSIDE AND GARDEN; COUNTY GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; D.MCAULIFFE T/A SPRINGBOK; DANIEL RAMSAY; DAVID SURRIDGE - ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES; DEVONSHIRES; ENVIRONMENTAL SOUTHWEST; EVG CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPING; EXE VALLEY PLANT HIRE; F W CLARK; FORESTRY AND GARDEN SERVICES; GARDEN & COUNTRYSIDE MAINTENANCE; GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE; GM CONTRACTORS; GPM COUNTRYSIDE SERVICES; GREEN PADDOCKS; HARTWOOD TIMBERWORKS; HI-LINE CONTRACTORS SW; HONEYBUN PLANT HIRE; HUTCHINGSGROUNDWORKS & PLANT HIRE; I C WOOLLACOTT; IDVERDE; J CROFT AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTOR; J M KEENE; J.W. BARON; JURASSIC TREE SERVICES; KENNFORD TARMACADAM; KS FENCING; LAND FOREST CONSULTING; LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN; MARINE & CIVIL SOLUTIONS; MIKE GIBSON; MIKE WILLS TREE SURGERY; MP & KM GOLDING; NORTHFIELD GARDENING & LANDSCAPING; STANBURY RURAL SERVICES; STEPHEN HOLLEY; TEIGN TREES & LANDSCAPES; TIVOLI GROUP; TOBY TAYLOR; TOMLINSON TREES CONTRACTORS; UK LANDSCAPES; WESSEX TREE SURGEON; WESTCOUNTRY WOODLAND AND TREE MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2021 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65eb8c5-b82b-48df-9147-ba7fd813e453 - 17 Nov 2020 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85539a63-bc87-4dcd-ac89-0f92d7ebca12 - 23 Oct 2020 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b046cdc-2bc8-4256-b6ce-738bb8e39469 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65eb8c5-b82b-48df-9147-ba7fd813e453 9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85539a63-bc87-4dcd-ac89-0f92d7ebca12 17th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b046cdc-2bc8-4256-b6ce-738bb8e39469 23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b80e8ca-d712-eb11-8105-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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