---
title: "FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multi Site 0928"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031323"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC"
published: "2023-01-09"
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# FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multi Site 0928

Buyer: SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031323

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multi Site 0928" contract was successfully completed by Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc. The contract falls under the "Tree-maintenance services" category with a total value of £192,000,000. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with active contracts signed on 3rd January 2023 for multiple lots in various locations.

This public procurement opportunity presents significant business growth prospects for companies specializing in tree maintenance services, especially those with a focus on quality and competitive pricing. Businesses involved in cutting, clearing, and planting of trees, along with related activities like vegetation clearance and emergency response services, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The comprehensive scope of work and the substantial contract value offer a lucrative opportunity for business expansion and development within the tree maintenance industry.

## Notice

Planning and programming of tree and shrub cutting, clearing and planting activity; Ground surveying of existing overhead line (OHL) networks to inform scope for Work Packages and inform programming/planning; Clearance of trees and vegetation for the construction of new OHLs, underground cabling (UGC) and structures; Clearance of trees and vegetation for the ongoing maintenance of existing and new OHLs, UGC and structures; Support with OHL shutdown services (SAPs, linesmen etc); Survey, risk assessment and clearance of trees/vegetation to achieve ETR 132/CIC Resilience; Planting of replacement trees, woodland areas and landscape screening; Maintenance of replacement trees, woodland areas and landscape screening; Application of pesticides; Working in proximity to railway lines (dependant on zone); Emergency response and assistance with tree clearance during bad weather events; Sale of timber; Clearance of trees and vegetation around grid substation sites and other associated services etc; Application of tree guarding/shrouding.

### Lot Information

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 1 Oxford

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 1 Oxford

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 2 Melksham

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 2 Melksham

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 3 Swindon

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 3 Swindon

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 4 Andover

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 4 Andover

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 5 Reading

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 5 Reading

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 6 Slough/West London

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 6 Slough/West London

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 7 Aldershot

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 7 Aldershot

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 8 Petersfield

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 8 Petersfield

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 9 Portsmouth

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 9 Portsmouth

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 10 New Forest

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 10 New Forest

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 11 Yeovil

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 11 Yeovil

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 12 Salisbury

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 12 Salisbury

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 13 Poole

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 13 Poole

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension period

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 14 Isle of Wight

FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 14 Isle of Wight

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000583-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 3JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BIRCH UTILITY SERVICES; CHRISTOPHER HOARE TREE SERVICES; GROUND CONTROL; GROUNDSELL CONTRACTING; LANGLEY ARBORICULTURE; NETWORK PLUS SERVICES; PJ CHAFFIN; SIMPLY TREE SERVICES; SMERDON TREE SERVICES (STS; TREESMITHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2023 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000583-2023
- 3 Feb 2022 at 23:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003208-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.sse.com/

## Provenance

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