Scope
Description
East Sussex Highways (ESH) requires a negative tree survey for East Sussex County Council (ESCC) along the rural network across the county. This includes trees within the ESCC highway ownership extent on all road classes (A, B, C, and U) above 40mph. There is a total of approximately 1760km of rural road network.
A roads - 260km
B roads - 200km
C roads - 600km
U roads - 700km
Total value (estimated)
- £171,000 excluding VAT
- £205,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 03452000 - Trees
- 71355000 - Surveying services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
This Procurement will be assessed at 70% Quality vs 30% Price.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
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Contracting authority
East Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGX-2145-PRQJ
County Hall, St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government