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title: "2024/2025 Cheshire East Council Woodland Creation Scheme"
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# 2024/2025 Cheshire East Council Woodland Creation Scheme

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f537e8bf-baf8-4386-99af-c0b8f6d2cb44

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is inviting tenders for the 2024/2025 Cheshire East Council Woodland Creation Scheme under the procurement category of Agricultural, Forestry, Horticultural, Aquacultural, and Apicultural Services (CPV 77000000). The contract involves the supply and planting of approximately 46,000 trees and shrubs across two council-owned sites in England, specifically in Mill Lane, Byley Lane - Goostrey, and Coole Pilate, Coole Lane - Nantwich. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open procedure above the threshold. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 26th September 2024 and a contract period from 11th November 2024 to 31st March 2028. The process is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in afforestation, landscape maintenance, and related services to expand their portfolios. Ideal candidates are those with experience in providing large-scale planting and maintenance services and the capacity to manage extended contracts. Companies within the forestry and horticulture sectors, particularly those positioned to supply diverse tree species and ensure ongoing site maintenance, will find this tender beneficial for business growth. The contract's open procedure allows for competitive bidding, fostering diverse participation from capable businesses.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council is seeking a contractor to supply and plant approximately 46,000 trees/shrubs across two Council owned sites, Mill Lane, Byley Lane - Goostrey (Gross 31.90 ha, planting area 17.27 ha), and Coole Pilate, Coole Lane - Nantwich (Gross 5.51 ha, planting area 3.5 ha). The contractor will also be expected to carry out maintenance of the site/trees. The initial contract period is 41 months with 1 x 12 month optional extension. Full details of the service requirements, including the required specific mix of tree species, is detailed in the specification that is attached to the project. Organisations wishing to participate should express an interest in this opportunity and download all of the attached documentation from the Chest system www.the-chest.org.uk reference DN724028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa200d8-1d3d-41f0-919e-762edccf5172 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £556,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa200d8-1d3d-41f0-919e-762edccf5172

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa200d8-1d3d-41f0-919e-762edccf5172
  21st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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