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title: "SWAD 2023 Tree Condition Surveys - M4 SMART Motorway"
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# SWAD 2023 Tree Condition Surveys - M4 SMART Motorway

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db26cc68-b438-41c3-b4ec-1f0ef2fa68db

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## Summary

The National Highways organisation has published a tender titled "SWAD 2023 Tree Condition Surveys - M4 SMART Motorway" in the works category. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold). The tender value is £17,000, with a tender deadline of 12th May 2023. The contract period is from 19th June 2023 to 30th November 2023. The procurement aims to conduct Tree Condition Surveys to identify safety critical and reactive defects, focusing on the South West region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental impact assessment works to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender, aligning with the buyer's preference for SMEs. Businesses with expertise in conducting tree surveys and inspections would find this tender well-suited for their growth ambitions. The project aims to assist National Highways in fulfilling legal obligations and ensuring the safety of the network under the Highways Act 1980, presenting a niche opportunity for specialised service providers.

## Notice

Tree Condition Surveys - This project is to fulfil the requirements of GS801 Asset Delivery Asset Inspection Requirements, and assist National Highways in its legal obligations and to discharge duty of care as land owner under the Highways Act 1980 Section 41 and the Occupiers Liability Act 1984. This inspection will look specifically the risk posed by trees, to identify 'safety critical defects' and 'reactive defects' in the interest of maintaining a safe network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d110e4-0b3e-468c-8275-8880714e53ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 4QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2023 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d110e4-0b3e-468c-8275-8880714e53ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d110e4-0b3e-468c-8275-8880714e53ba
  4th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/842b969f-68f0-4a91-936c-ddc98a56b864
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73b4ab3a-bab3-4575-959e-af6984038acc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e6ec56b-9b82-43e6-b68f-8064241677bd
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f907b2c8-a030-48a6-86b7-7dfcc4750fed
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0b6d75a-b3df-4b35-95b2-1cb1da3d1a03
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/299dea0f-d570-41f6-9e23-8878ec2a7018
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55bc5abd-e8e7-4795-86e2-e8cc548d4756
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