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title: "WHC - Arboriculture Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044fdd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# WHC - Arboriculture Contract

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044fdd

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process to secure qualified and experienced contractors for its Arboriculture Contract, specifically for tree maintenance services within the region. This contract, classified under tree-clearing services (CPV code 77211300), is divided into three lots: Maintenance of Urban Trees, Maintenance of Young Trees, and Maintenance of Woodland Trees. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract having begun on 1 January 2025 and set to end on 31 December 2027, with possible extensions. Key dates included the submission deadline on 10 May 2024 and the invitation date for the second stage on 14 June 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £1,350,000, conducted through a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The Council aims to maintain about 30,000 trees within the borough, including those managed by Herts County Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboriculture and tree maintenance, particularly those with relevant certifications and experience in urban, young, and woodland tree maintenance. The contract is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that the successful bidders, such as Maydencroft Limited, demonstrate the viability of competition. Companies meeting the specified qualifications, including having crew members with Level 2 and Level 3-4 qualifications in arboriculture, can gain long-term business growth from the reliable service contracts offered, enhancing their market presence and reinforcing their expertise in local authority projects. Detailed selection criteria ensure that only competent and well-prepared contractors are suitable for this significant opportunity.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council requires suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide Tree maintenance services to the Council. The Council currently maintains approximately 30,000 trees across the Borough, those owned and managed by itself and also trees owned by the Highway's authority, Herts County Council. The Contract is being let as three Lots:Lot 1 - Maintenance of Urban Trees (2 Contractors as detailed in the specification)Lot 2 - Maintenance of Young TreesLot 3 - Maintenance of Woodland Trees

### Lot Information

Maintenance of Urban Trees

Maintenance of Urban Trees

Renewal: One year extension is available

Maintenance of Young Trees

Maintenance of Young Trees

Renewal: Optional one year extension

Maintenance of Woodland Trees

Maintenance of Woodland Trees

Renewal: Optional one year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039274-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,350,000 |
| Lots value | £1,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £118,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAYDENCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039274-2024
- 5 Apr 2024 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011063-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.welhat.gov.uk

## Provenance

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