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title: "SC22149 - Supply of Tree Planting Stock - Lot 2"
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# SC22149 - Supply of Tree Planting Stock - Lot 2

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d73e0ade-4eaf-4d3d-bd0a-e2e1fc7c309c

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## Summary

In May 2022, Kent County Council awarded a contract to Barcham Trees PLC for the supply of tree planting stock under tender ID KENT001-DN607461-76977493. The procurement falls under the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services category. The contract period is from June 2, 2022, to April 13, 2023. The tender process was open with a tender period deadline of April 19, 2022. The contract value is GBP 63,857.

This contract with Kent County Council provides business opportunities for suppliers in the tree planting stock industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in agricultural and horticultural services, particularly those supplying tree stocks meeting the specified criteria, could benefit from participating in similar future tenders. Being a large-scale supplier in the sector, a company like Barcham Trees PLC demonstrated its suitability for this procurement. Interested businesses should closely monitor similar opportunities to grow their presence in this market.

## Notice

Suppliers are required to provide quotations for supply of tree planting stock in accordance with the tree supply specification below. The cost per unit and any alternatives to the requested species and size of tree should be completed on the 'Appendix 1 - KCC Highways Tree List 2022-2023 - Lot 2' provided. Failure to provide the details provided in the requested format will result in the quotation being rejected. Tree stock should meet the following specification: * Container grown/containerised trees with a minimum girth of 12-14cm and an appropriate minimum container size of 45l. * The root flare of all trees should be clearly visible on the surface of the container whilst the root system should be free from circling or girdling roots. * The crown structure should be free from any dieback. All foliage should be free of significant leaf lesions or abnormal discolouration. Extension growth, foliar density and leaf size should be typical of the species and/or cultivar. * There should be no epicormic growth emerging from the stem or rootstock of the tree. * The tree should have a single main stem free from any significant flattening or inclusions. Trees should ideally be grown in the UK and be of good local provenance. Imported trees should spend at least one full growing season on a UK nursery, with all trees provided being subjected to a full pest and disease control programme, tested for physiological health and regular DEFRA inspection before they are planted in the UK landscape. Evidence of this control programme, together with a comprehensive audit trail of when the imported trees were received and how long they have been on the nursery, should be available. This audit trail should allow for a full recall in the event that any pest and or disease problems may subsequently manifest themselves in the landscape.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18610bb9-0505-4b02-a58d-4d9a5a4c5be0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2022 - 17 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,857 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCHAM TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2022 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18610bb9-0505-4b02-a58d-4d9a5a4c5be0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18610bb9-0505-4b02-a58d-4d9a5a4c5be0
  19th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a5af9edd-0cbb-ec11-8113-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

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