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title: "SC2010 - Emergency Tree Works Contract 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b415"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SC2010 - Emergency Tree Works Contract 2021

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b415

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "SC2010 - Emergency Tree Works Contract 2021", managed by Kent County Council, a regional authority based in Maidstone, UK. This active tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The contract is divided into two lots covering various districts in Kent, including Maidstone, Dartford, and Ashford. The procurement approach is selective and involves a competitive procedure with negotiation, with the contract awarded for an initial period of three years, starting in November 2021, and the possibility of extending it by up to three additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the emergency response and specialist tree surgery sectors. Companies with expertise in tree management, equipped to respond to urgent situations 24/7, would find this contract particularly relevant. The ability to swiftly mobilise qualified personnel and specialised equipment is essential, making this an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental and forestry service industries that are capable of operating within the varied geographical scope of Kent.

## Notice

This contract is for for the provision of emergency response specialist tree surgery teams to attend at short notice on a 24/7 basis. Emergency type response times will include 2 hour and 24-hour requirement. Suppliers are required to provide suitably qualified staff and have access to the necessary specialised equipment to be able to remove fallen trees and branches from causing an obstruction to the highway. Moreover, the ability to work at height in a safe manner, using appropriate working methods to remove broken or hanging branches or partially fallen trees presenting a danger to the highway. This contract is for three years, with up to a further 36 month's total extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 (West) covers Maidstone, Dartford, Gravesham, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, and Tunbridge Wells. This contract is for three years, with up to a further 36 month's total extensions.

Renewal: The contract will commence in November 2021 for an initial period of 36 months, with potential extension periods up to a total of 36 months.

Lot 2

Lot 2 (East) covers Ashford, Swale, Canterbury, Thanet, Dover and Folkestone and Hythe This contract is for three years, with up to a further 36 month's total extensions.

Renewal: The contract will commence in November 2021 for an initial period of 36 months, with potential extension periods up to a total of 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011347-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,050,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DIRECT ENVIRO SERVICES; G BRIDGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 May 2022 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011347-2022
- 21 May 2021 at 22:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011427-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=faaab7a4-48ba-eb11-810c-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

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