Published date: 6 September 2024

Last edited date: 14 September 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: 30 September 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Trees - 03452000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£271,561.68

Procurement reference

06092024CS

Published date

6 September 2024

Closing date

30 September 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 November 2024

Contract end date

1 November 2027

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

Taunton Town Council declared a climate and ecological emergency and aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. Taunton Town Council oversees 14 open spaces within the parish with around 1,300 mature trees under its care.

Planting more trees is a sustainable way to improve the health of our town. Trees play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance and tackling climate change. They act as carbon sinks, absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, a key greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. By absorbing carbon, trees really help to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

In addition to their climate benefits, trees enhance our ecosystems. They provide habitat for a wide variety of species, contributing to biodiversity. They also play a vital role in the water cycle, helping to prevent flooding and soil erosion, and maintaining groundwater levels.

Furthermore, trees improve air quality by filtering harmful pollutants and releasing oxygen. They also provide shade and cooling, which can reduce energy use in buildings, and contribute to human well-being through their aesthetic and recreational value.

This all helps the Council to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.

Scope: The supply and delivery of a variety of trees as detailed within the tree planting proposals from Somerset Council's Woodland Creation Team at a good price. The total number of trees to purchase, plant and maintain a total of 403 trees over 3 years with 80% being planted by March 2025. (323 trees) with the remainder being planted in the planting season by March 2026 (80 trees).

Tenders must be written in the English language.
Tenders may be submitted electronically by 5pm on 30 September 2024
Suppliers must clearly enter into the Subject Field: UTCF Tender for reference and label all documentation submitted as part of their Tender. Failure to do so may result in aspects of your Tender not being fully evaluated.
Emails should be sent to: Info@taunton-tc.gov.uk

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Craig Stone

Address

PO BOX 998
TAUNTON
TA1 9QQ
England

Telephone

07940547726

Email

place@taunton-tc.gov.uk

Website

www.taunton-tc.gov.uk