Published date: 19 February 2024

This notice was replaced on 19 February 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 29 April 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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Tree-maintenance services - 77211500

  • Tree pruning - 77341000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£150,000 to £170,000

Procurement reference

ECC001-DN710718-63438884

Published date

19 February 2024

Closing date

20 March 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 May 2024

Contract end date

30 September 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Essex County Council's tree planting project, the Essex Forest Initiative (EFI) is looking to procure a contractor to water 1584 urban standard trees across the county as part of the delivery of climate and environmental benefits for people and wildlife.

Essex County Council is seeking a contractor with the capacity to water and maintain 1584 trees across the county. The requirement is for the watering of 50 litres of water to be applied to each tree (227 in irrigation bags, 30 direct application to the ground, 1327 using irrigation wells), each week through May - September (total of 20 visits per tree). The requirement for the maintenance is to carry out necessary formative pruning, replace any damaged stakes/ties, top up mulch where required and report any damage to the trees.

About the buyer

Contact name

Amelia Hickin

Address

County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
England

Telephone

+44 333

Email

Amelia.Hickin@essex.gov.uk

Website

https://www.essex.gov.uk/