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title: "CN240235 - Tree Planting Stock"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CN240235 - Tree Planting Stock

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e412c656-e149-42bf-aee8-f91c83591224

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Kent County Council involves the provision of containerised tree planting stock as part of the soft landscape team's efforts to maintain and enhance the highway environment. This contract, identified as CN240235, falls under the category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products, along with services like excavating and earthmoving work. The process followed an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 24th March 2025. The contract runs from 19th May 2025 to 18th May 2028 across various locations in England. This stage of procurement was completed with the award current as of 29th April 2025 and published on 16th May 2025, involving a contract value of £585,000 awarded to Barcham Trees Plc.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the agricultural and forestry sectors to expand their market reach. Given the scope and value of the contract, it is well-suited to enterprises capable of delivering consistent and high-quality stock to multiple locations over the three-year term. The contract offers substantial growth potential for suppliers with expertise in horticulture and experience in adhering to stringent procurement requirements set by public authorities.

## Notice

The Soft Landscape Team undertake maintenance and enhancement of the highway environment and is seeking to secure the provision of containerised tree planting stock. Contract to supply and deliver containerised Tree Planting stock to various locations as advised by the Council for three years. Species, size and designated quantities required can be found in the 2 stock lists (Main Stock List & Extra Optional Species List) within the tender documents. Supplier will need to ensure stock that is provided, adheres to all requirements within the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a954cf2f-d3d9-4216-a7b0-2b1e945176a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2025 - 15 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £545,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £585,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a954cf2f-d3d9-4216-a7b0-2b1e945176a6
- 21 Feb 2025 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac003c50-e0b5-41ea-b9d8-f60814d08e0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a954cf2f-d3d9-4216-a7b0-2b1e945176a6
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac003c50-e0b5-41ea-b9d8-f60814d08e0d
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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