Published date: 23 February 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 February 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£4,000,000

Procurement reference

WAFC001-DN712543-98498749

Published date

23 February 2024

Closing date

25 February 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 June 2024

Contract end date

31 May 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

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.


About the buyer

Contact name

Gwyneth Timson

Address

South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
England

Telephone

+44 1768212268

Email

procurement2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Website

https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/