---
title: "CN240235 - Tree Planting Stock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e6f6"
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published: "2025-05-16"
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# CN240235 - Tree Planting Stock

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e6f6

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed a procurement process for containerised tree planting stock under the project titled "CN240235 – Tree Planting Stock" within the Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products category. This contract, which spans three years from 16th May 2025 to 15th May 2028, seeks to enhance the highway environment by planting trees at various locations throughout the county. The procurement stage is complete with the award granted to Barcham Trees Plc through an open procedure. The contract value range is from £160,000 to £585,000, allowing for both a set quantity of stock and additional ad-hoc purchases to accommodate flexibility for other council teams. The delivery addresses are located in region UKJ4, and the bidding concluded with four electronic submissions by the specified deadline on 24th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in agriculture and forestry products to expand their operations through public sector engagements. Companies specialising in providing high-quality tree stock and capable of adhering to rigorous requirements outlined in tender documents are well-placed to compete in similar future procurements. This contract emphasises the lowest price meeting defined quality standards, making it ideal for businesses that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining high standards in product delivery. The call-off nature of the procurement provides flexible grounds for additional orders, enhancing business growth potential by establishing long-term supplier relationships within public sector projects.

## Notice

The Soft Landscape Team undertake maintenance and enhancement of the highway environment and is seeking to secure the provision of containerised tree planting stock. Tree stock is required for planting at various locations throughout the county for three years. Supplier will need to ensure stock that is provided adheres to all requirements stated within the tender documents. Supplier will need to deliver stock to various locations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Soft Landscape Team undertake maintenance and enhancement of the highway environment and is seeking to secure the provision of containerised tree planting stock. Tree stock is required for planting at various locations throughout the county for three years. Supplier will need to ensure stock that is provided adheres to all requirements stated within the tender documents. Supplier will need to deliver stock to various locations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022233-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCHAM TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022233-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006875-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=5cad277b-46f0-ef11-8134-005056b64545
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

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