---
title: "WHC - Urban Tree Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b4e8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# WHC - Urban Tree Maintenance

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b4e8

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has issued a tender for Urban Tree Maintenance (reference: C1123) under an open procedure. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 PM on 9th December 2024. The contract is valued at £400,000 and will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st December 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. The Council seeks a qualified contractor to maintain approximately 30,000 trees within the Borough of Welwyn Hatfield, with additional involvement in trees owned by Herts County Council. The procurement falls under the industry category of tree-maintenance services (CPV: 77211500). Bidders are to submit their proposals electronically or in written form, with details available on the specified procurement platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tree maintenance and related services, such as tree-cutting. Companies with extensive experience and qualifications in urban tree care can benefit from a steady stream of work and potential future opportunities, owing to the provision for reserve contractors and contract renewal. The open procurement method ensures a transparent selection process, suitable for established firms looking to expand their operations within the local government sector. The Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council prioritises economic and technical criteria as outlined in the tender documents, making this tender well-suited for businesses with strong credentials in the specified services.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council requires suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide Urban 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. One contractor will be appointed to undertake the works, however the contractors ranked two and three in the procurement will be nominated reserve contractors and may be approached to undertake work during the contract period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Urban Tree Maintenance

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/036192-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036192-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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