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title: "Arboriculture Services Framework 2024 - 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043c68"
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# Arboriculture Services Framework 2024 - 2028

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c68

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the "Arboriculture Services Framework 2024 - 2028." This contract falls under the category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (CPV code 77000000) and is focused on highway verge and tree management within the Cumbria region (UKD12). The procurement method utilised was an open procedure. The framework aims to address services such as tree maintenance, felling, storm damage repairs, and tasks associated with ash die back surveys, with an emphasis on impacting the local economy through job creation and training opportunities. The contract was awarded on June 28, 2024, with an estimated value of £4,000,000, and the project spans 48 months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in arboriculture and related services. SMEs with capabilities in tree maintenance, felling, storm damage management, and environmental surveys can benefit from this contract, which also promotes diversity and inclusivity. Suppliers like C Davidson Contractors Ltd, Cornthwaite Tree Care Ltd., Eden Woodland Consultants, Greaves Tree Services, Multevo Ltd., and South Lakes Tree Surgeons have already been awarded contracts under this framework. Businesses that can contribute to local economic and social regeneration, and are committed to diverse and inclusive practices, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Highway verge and tree management is a key part of the Council's duty to maintain safe highways. Westmorland and Furness Council requires up to a maximum of six Suppliers for the provision of services for tree maintenance, felling, storm damage and works identified from the ash die back surveys. Through the Framework the Council is seeking to have a clear impact on the Cumbrian economy through job creation, training and development opportunities and development of the local supply chain.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Highway verge and tree management is a key part of the Council's duty to maintain safe highways. Westmorland and Furness Council requires up to a maximum of six Suppliers for the provision of services for tree maintenance, felling, storm damage and works identified from the ash die back surveys. Through the Framework the Council is seeking to have a clear impact on the Cumbrian economy through job creation, training and development opportunities and development of the local supply chain. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN712543) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. if you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register FREE link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you. Westmorland and Furness Council is fully supportive of all aspects of diversity including ethnicity, race, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation. In this respect Westmorland and Furness Council welcomes expressions of interest from ethnic minority, disabled and other diverse business communities and the voluntary sector. Economic operators are therefore required to fully comply with all statutory obligations/applicable legislation and there will be a requirement to participate in the Authority's supplier audits on all aspects of diversity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a Contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025104-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD12 East Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | C DAVIDSON CONTRACTORS; CORNTHWAITE TREE CARE; EDEN WOODLAND CONSULTANTS; GREAVES TREE SERVICES; MULTEVO; SOUTH LAKES TREE SURGEONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025104-2024
- 23 Feb 2024 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005925-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=af93b08c-2dd2-ee11-8127-005056b64545
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

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