--- title: "WSCC - SA - Request for Information - Ash Dieback (ADB) Tree Felling works along the highway network and other land holdings across West Sussex." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba686e93-b8d1-4cf0-a722-dfac435afb14" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba686e93-b8d1-4cf0-a722-dfac435afb14" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba686e93-b8d1-4cf0-a722-dfac435afb14.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba686e93-b8d1-4cf0-a722-dfac435afb14.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-25" --- # WSCC - SA - Request for Information - Ash Dieback (ADB) Tree Felling works along the highway network and other land holdings across West Sussex. Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba686e93-b8d1-4cf0-a722-dfac435afb14 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba686e93-b8d1-4cf0-a722-dfac435afb14) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba686e93-b8d1-4cf0-a722-dfac435afb14.json) ## Summary The West Sussex County Council is currently conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Ash Dieback Tree Felling works, focusing on the highway network and additional land holdings across West Sussex. This procurement, classified under tree-clearing services, is in the Tender stage, with the opportunity published on 24 March 2021. Interested parties should submit their responses through WSCC's e-sourcing portal by 9 April 2021. The overall contract value is estimated at £14 million, with a minimum value of £8 million, spanning a contract period from 16 to 17 April 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in tree maintenance, tree-cutting, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to engage a diverse range of suppliers. Companies equipped to handle tree-clearing and maintenance assignments in compliance with safety regulations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby expanding their operational portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice This is a soft market test to engage possible suppliers in advance of procurement for Ash Dieback (ADB) Tree Felling works along the highway network and other land holdings across West Sussex. Overview of Work to Date and Aspirations Strategic Context West Sussex County Council is responsible for ensuring the safety of our highways and other land holdings. This includes ensuring that dead, dying and diseased trees which could fall or lose branches onto roads or pathways and impede the movement of traffic, or otherwise put the users of the highway in danger are appropriately dealt with. Please return a document answering all the questions of the attached questionnaire and these must be returned via Intend All technical queries regarding access to the documents and submission of your response should be directed to the e-sourcing portal helpdesk via: 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.com Replies must be submitted via WSCC's e-sourcing portal. Full instructions on how to submit your tender are available at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Help Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7210383b-15c5-48bc-82e6-f3974d14ab06 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2021 - 17 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,000,000 | | 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77211600 - Tree seeding ## Release History - 25 Mar 2021 at 07:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7210383b-15c5-48bc-82e6-f3974d14ab06 - 24 Mar 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7210383b-15c5-48bc-82e6-f3974d14ab06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7210383b-15c5-48bc-82e6-f3974d14ab06 25th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Help ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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