Scope
Reference
C3721/C4326
Description
Cheshire East Council is inviting experienced contractors to tender for the delivery of planting and ongoing maintenance for two newly designated woodland areas within the borough. The opportunity is divided into two separate lots:
LOT 1 - Buttertons
LOT 2 - Bathertons
The scope of work includes site preparation, supply and planting of trees, and comprehensive maintenance to ensure the successful establishment and sustainability of the woodlands.
To access this competition and review the full description of the scope of Services - please visit www.the-chest.org.uk, project ID DN772950.
Optional site visits will be held on the 3rd June 2025 for LOT 2 Bathertons and on the 5th June for LOT 1 Buttertons - Organisations who wish to participate in site visits must register their interest by sending a message to request an appointment via The Chest e-tendering portal (www.the-chest.org.uk, project ID DN772950). The Council will then respond to confirm availability and timings. The time limit for registering for the site visits is 12 noon on 30th May 2025. Please note that, if you opt to participate in site visits, then you will be required to bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes boots and hi-vis clothing/vests.
The contracts will be awarded for an initial term of 48 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council.
Total value (estimated)
- £943,132.39 excluding VAT
- £1,131,758.87 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2029
- Possible extension to 1 September 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month extension is available to be used at the Council's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Lot C3721 Lot 1. Buttertons
Description
Lot 1 Buttertons: a 34-hectare former agricultural site at Haslington, Crewe.
Lot value (estimated)
- £523,081.90 excluding VAT
- £627,698.28 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot C4326 Lot 2. Bathertons
Description
Lot 2 Bathertons: a 38-hectare former agricultural site in Nantwich.
Lot value (estimated)
- £420,050.49 excluding VAT
- £504,060.59 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
The Chest project reference: DN772950
Unrestricted access to this opportunity is available via The Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in the project. ID DN772950
The values given in this notice are only estimations and take into account the extension option - the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes.
The Council reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a
different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Cheshire East Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWR-7124-XZXQ
Delamere House. Delamere Street
Crewe
CW1 2LL
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government