--- title: "DBC (BH) Tree Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0421ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0421ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0421ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0421ab.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-03" --- # DBC (BH) Tree Maintenance Services Buyer: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0421ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0421ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0421ab.json) ## Summary Dacorum Borough Council has awarded contracts for "DBC (BH) Tree Maintenance Services," encompassing various types of tree maintenance tasks across Dacorum. This procurement, classified under CPV code 77211500 for "Tree-maintenance services," falls within the services category and covers parklands, open spaces, woodlands, communal housing areas, tenanted properties, and cemeteries. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the procurement process now in the award stage. The contracts, signed on 3rd September 2024, involve multiple lots, including urban tree maintenance (Lot A and B), woodland tree maintenance (Lot C), and tree planting services (Lot D). Key suppliers awarded these contracts include Gristwood & Toms Ltd and John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd, performing services within the UKH23 region. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboriculture and grounds maintenance, offering a chance to secure long-term contracts with potential renewals extending up to five years. The various lots allow contractors to focus on urban or woodland environments or specific tasks like tree planting, catering to businesses of varying sizes and expertise. Companies such as small and medium enterprises with the necessary resources and capabilities for tree pruning, felling, stump removal, and emergency response will find this tender especially suitable. By participating, businesses can not only achieve growth but also contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of public green spaces in Dacorum. ## Notice The Council is looking for Contractors to provide 'Tree Maintenance Services' within the Council's parkland and open spaces, woodlands, communal housing areas, tenanted properties, cemeteries and other land assets. Services will include tree pruning, felling, stump removal, emergency call out duties and tree planting.Our existing contractor has confirmed that TUPE will not apply; therefore, bidders should ensure that they will have the appropriate resource to deliver this contract.There will be four 'Tree Maintenance Service' contracts awarded: * Lot A and B comprise urban tree maintenance services across the whole of Dacorum.* Lot C comprises woodland tree maintenance services across the whole of Dacorum.* Lot D comprises tree-planting services across the whole of Dacorum. Lots A and B will be awarded to two separate Contractors. However, one Contractor could be awarded Lots A or B, and also C and/or D. For avoidance of doubt, Contractors can tender for all contracts, but w ### Lot Information Tree Maintenance Service Lot A/B The Council is looking for Contractors to provide 'Tree Maintenance Services' within the Council's parkland and open spaces, woodlands, communal housing areas, tenanted properties, cemeteries and other land assets. Services will include tree pruning, felling, stump removal, emergency call out duties and tree planting.Our existing contractor has confirmed that TUPE will not apply; therefore, bidders should ensure that they will have the appropriate resource to deliver this contract.There will be four 'Tree Maintenance Service' contracts awarded: * Lot A and B comprise urban tree maintenance services across the whole of Dacorum.* Lot C comprises woodland tree maintenance services across the whole of Dacorum.* Lot D comprises tree-planting services across the whole of Dacorum. Lots A and B will be awarded to two separate Contractors. However, one Contractor could be awarded Lots A or B, and also C and/or D. For avoidance of doubt, Contractors can tender for all contracts, but will not be able to win all 4 contracts. Renewal: Initial contract term is for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.Contract will be renewed at either year 3 or year 5 Tree Maintenance Service Lot C The Council is looking for Contractors to provide 'Tree Maintenance Services' within the Council's parkland and open spaces, woodlands, communal housing areas, tenanted properties, cemeteries and other land assets. Services will include tree pruning, felling, stump removal, emergency call out duties and tree planting.Our existing contractor has confirmed that TUPE will not apply; therefore, bidders should ensure that they will have the appropriate resource to deliver this contract.There will be four 'Tree Maintenance Service' contracts awarded: * Lot A and B comprise urban tree maintenance services across the whole of Dacorum.* Lot C comprises woodland tree maintenance services across the whole of Dacorum.* Lot D comprises tree-planting services across the whole of Dacorum. Lots A and B will be awarded to two separate Contractors. However, one Contractor could be awarded Lots A or B, and also C and/or D. For avoidance of doubt, Contractors can tender for all contracts, but will not be able to win all 4 contracts. Renewal: Initial contract term is 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.Therefore the contract renewal could be at the end of year 3 or year 5 Tree Maintenance Service Lot D The Council is looking for Contractors to provide 'Tree Maintenance Services' within the Council's parkland and open spaces, woodlands, communal housing areas, tenanted properties, cemeteries and other land assets. Services will include tree pruning, felling, stump removal, emergency call out duties and tree planting.Our existing contractor has confirmed that TUPE will not apply; therefore, bidders should ensure that they will have the appropriate resource to deliver this contract.There will be four 'Tree Maintenance Service' contracts awarded: * Lot A and B comprise urban tree maintenance services across the whole of Dacorum.* Lot C comprises woodland tree maintenance services across the whole of Dacorum.* Lot D comprises tree-planting services across the whole of Dacorum. Lots A and B will be awarded to two separate Contractors. However, one Contractor could be awarded Lots A or B, and also C and/or D. For avoidance of doubt, Contractors can tender for all contracts, but will not be able to win all 4 contracts. Renewal: Contract is for an initial 3 year period with an option to extend for a further 2 years.The contract renewal date could be at at he end of year 3 or year 5 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028079-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 36 months or 60 month | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,250,000 | | Lots value | £1,248,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £566,903 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP1 1DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | GRISTWOOD & TOMS; JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77211600 - Tree seeding - 77341000 - Tree pruning ## Release History - 3 Sep 2024 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028079-2024 - 5 Dec 2023 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035740-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dacorum.gov.uk - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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