Scope
Reference
1097
Description
As part of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund and Local Authority Treescape fund requirements, Essex County Council is looking to procure a contractor to water and Maintain 2151 urban standard trees across the county in 2025, 1894 in summer 2026 and 578 in summer 2027.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Northern Cluster
Description
This service includes the watering and maintenance of trees located in the north of Essex.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Southern Cluster
Description
This service includes the watering and maintenance of trees located in the south of Essex.
Contract 1. 1097 Tree Watering and Maintenance (Lot 1 - Northern Cluster)
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Northern Cluster
Supplier
Contract value
- £269,450 excluding VAT
- £323,340 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 25 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 December 2027
- 2 years, 5 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Contract 2. 1097 Tree Watering and Maintenance (Lot 2 - Southern Cluster)
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Southern Cluster
Supplier
Contract value
- £332,050 excluding VAT
- £398,460 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 25 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 December 2027
- 2 years, 5 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Northern Cluster
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Southern Cluster
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
ESSEX TREE CARE LTD
- Companies House: 09692713
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMTV-2769-HYPG
Unit 10 80 Lytham Road
Preston
PR2 3AQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@essextreecareltd.co.uk
Website: https://essextreecareltd.co.uk/
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 1097 Tree Watering and Maintenance (Lot 1 - Northern Cluster)
Contract 2. 1097 Tree Watering and Maintenance (Lot 2 - Southern Cluster)
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Benedict Itoyah
Email: benedict.itoyah@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government