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title: "Framework Agreement for Ash Dieback & Tree Maintenance Services 2025-29"
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# Framework Agreement for Ash Dieback & Tree Maintenance Services 2025-29

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d46ccbde-7ffe-4db6-b03a-b3bcb40b109e

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## Summary

Somerset Council is inviting bids for a framework agreement covering Ash Dieback and tree maintenance services for the period 2025-2029. This tender falls under the forestry services category and is intended for operations across Somerset County, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17 March 2025 at 12:00 noon. The contract period is scheduled to start on 16 June 2025 and end on 15 June 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure, targeting above-threshold projects to ensure competitive and transparent bidding.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in forestry and tree maintenance services. The framework agreement involves extensive work in tree removal and surgery operations, which can provide a steady stream of projects and revenue over four years. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, benefiting from the stability and scale of work offered. Firms with expertise in handling tree diseases and maintaining public safety through effective tree management will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Somerset Council is looking to award a framework agreement for the removal of ash trees infected with Ash Dieback and associated tree surgery operations across Somerset County.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c9d455-bea7-456a-84be-014cd75391c7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 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

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 12:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c9d455-bea7-456a-84be-014cd75391c7
- 13 Feb 2025 at 08:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c9d455-bea7-456a-84be-014cd75391c7
- 13 Feb 2025 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c9d455-bea7-456a-84be-014cd75391c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c9d455-bea7-456a-84be-014cd75391c7
  18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
  Contract Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/
  ProActis Portal
- https://plaza-ojeu.proactishosting.com/Procurer/OjeuSubmission/RenderHtmlDocument?submissionKey=20250213-000002&projectId=22e76a73-9797-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Find a Tender Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004838-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1
  Find a Tender Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://Contract

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