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title: "CP2482-24 DCC Tree Management Framework - Tree Inspection and Tree Surgery"
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# CP2482-24 DCC Tree Management Framework - Tree Inspection and Tree Surgery

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecd2f89d-a8a5-4a40-b958-02a49c091524

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## Summary

Devon County Council has awarded a framework agreement for CP2482-24 DCC Tree Management Framework, which involves Tree Inspection and Tree Surgery services across Devon. The contract, valued at £10,000,000, will commence on 1 April 2025 and extends until 31 March 2029. The services cover over 3 million trees located on 650+ properties and along 12,500 km of highways in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The framework, divided into various lots and sub-lots, includes scheduled inspections, ad hoc inspections, and both non-emergency and emergency tree surgery. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the framework will be accessible to all public sector authorities in Devon.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and forestry services. It is particularly suited for SMEs owing to the project's vast scope and varied service requirements distributed across multiple geographic regions and service types. Businesses offering tree surgery, horticultural services, and environmental management can benefit from steady work over the four-year period. Companies with the necessary accreditations and expertise in managing large-scale tree populations will find this framework a beneficial avenue for expansion and consistent revenue.

## Notice

This opportunity is for the establishment of a Framework to provide a number of contractors to provide Tree Surgery and Tree Inspection services across Devon. The tree population is spread widely across Devon and trees are to be found on 650+ occupied properties and alongside up to 12 500 km of DCC highways. This corresponds to an estimate of over 3 000 000 trees across the DCC estate and alongside Highways. The contract is split into a number of Lots and Sub Lots as listed below. - Lot 1a - Scheduled Inspections of Highways - Driven and Walked - Lot 1b - Schedule Inspection of Premises - Walked - Lot 1c - Ad Hoc Inspections of Highways (All Types) - Lot 1d - Ad Hoc Inspections of Non-Highways (All Types) - Lot 2a - Highways Tree Surgery (Non-Emergency) - Lot 2b - Non-Highways Tree Surgery (Non-Emergency) - Lot 2c - Highways Tree Surgery (Emergency) - Lot 2d - Non-Highways Tree Surgery (Emergency) The framework additionally operates across a geographic split of 9 regions across the County, these regions are set as the eight district council boundaries and Plymouth. Each of the Lots/Sublots above will have a number (Defined within the procurement documentation) of organisations appointed in each of these geographic regions. The specific detailed specification, service requirements and and required staffing and accreditation levels can be found within the procurement documentation pack. The Framework will operate for a period of four years, commencing on the 1st April 2025, the framework will be open for use to all Public Sector authorities, councils and organisations within Devon. An indicative list of public sectors eligible to access this agreement can be found within schedule 3 of the procurement documentation. Additional information: To apply and/or get access to the tender documentation please visit the opportunity advert located at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement process at any stage. The authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender, and reserve the right not to award a contract. The authority reserves the right to award the contract in part, or to call for new tenders should they consider this necessary. Economic operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from them in connection with their participation in this procurement, whether incurred directly by them or their advisors or subcontractors and regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence direct or indirect of any amendments to documents issued by the authority at any time, or as a consequence of the cancellation of the procurement by the authority. For the avoidance of doubt, the authority shall have no liability whatsoever to economic operators or their advisors or subcontractors, for any of their costs, including but not limited to those for any discussions or communications. Any contract(s) or agreement(s) entered into as a result of this contract notice shall be considered as a contract(s) or agreement(s) made under English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. If an economic operator considers that any information supplied by it during this procurement process is commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for its sensitivity as well as the duration of that sensitivity specified. Economic operators should be aware that even where they have indicated that information is commercially sensitive, the authority may disclose it pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in response to a request for information where such disclosure is considered to be in the public interest. Please note that the receipt by any of the authority of any materials marked 'confidential' or equivalent shall not be taken to mean that the authority accepts any duty of confidence by virtue of that marking. Tender documents are accessible via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk . All expressions of interest are to be made via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. All questions or enquiries regarding the tender are to be asked via the messaging function within the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4dac8b-b72a-424f-bccc-be9264fbfe54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED ARBORICULTURE; C&H TREE SURGERY; CLIMBERS WAY TREE CARE; DARTMOOR TREE SURGEONS; DEVON TREE SERVICES; DTG TREES & GROUNDS; EAST DEVON TREE CARE; GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE; HARTWOOD TIMBERWORKS; IDVERDE; J BROWN TREE CARE; LOCKETT TREE SURGERY; RSK HI-LINE; SUBER; TEIGN TREES & LANDSCAPES; TOPP TREECARE; WESSEX TREE SURGEONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4dac8b-b72a-424f-bccc-be9264fbfe54
- 27 Nov 2024 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b041f1d-29c2-4cc5-b454-549a12b1de46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4dac8b-b72a-424f-bccc-be9264fbfe54
  27th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b041f1d-29c2-4cc5-b454-549a12b1de46
  27th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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