Kent County Council is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Emergency Tree Works |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Kent County Council |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure |
| Short Description: | The provision of emergency response specialist tree surgery teams to attend at short notice on a 24/7 basis. Emergency response times will include 2 hour and 24-hour requirement. Suppliers will be required to provide suitably qualified staff and have access to the necessary specialised equipment to be able to remove fallen trees and branches from causing an obstruction to the highway. Moreover, the ability to work at height in a safe manner, using appropriate working methods to remove broken or hanging branches or partially fallen trees presenting a danger to the highway. The existing Emergency Tree Works contract (Ref: SC21010) expires on 31st March 2026. The contract is not subject to further renewal and therefore a new procurement exercise is being conducted to set up a new contract. More information on the service can be found within the procurement Documents |
| Published: | 15/10/2025 11:41 |
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Scope
Description: The provision of emergency response specialist tree surgery teams to attend at short notice on a 24/7 basis. Emergency response times will include 2 hour and 24-hour requirement. Suppliers will be required to provide suitably qualified staff and have access to the necessary specialised equipment to be able to remove fallen trees and branches from causing an obstruction to the highway. Moreover, the ability to work at height in a safe manner, using appropriate working methods to remove broken or hanging branches or partially fallen trees presenting a danger to the highway.
The existing Emergency Tree Works contract (Ref: SC21010) expires on 31st March 2026. The contract is not subject to further renewal and therefore a new procurement exercise is being conducted to set up a new contract.
More information on the service can be found within the procurement Documents
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Agricultural%2C-forestry%2C-horticultural%2C-aquacultural-and-apicultural-services./FK4465X6U6
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/FK4465X6U6
Total value (estimated):
GBP 12,000,000 including VAT
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Lots
Lot 1 : Lot 1 - West
Description: Dartford, Gravesham, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells, *Medway West
Value (estimated):
GBP 6,000,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
31/03/2026 to 31/03/2031
CPV Classifications:
77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/03/2034
Delivery regions:
UKJ4 Kent
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Lowest NTV over Minimum Quality Threshold. / Weighting: 100
Lot 2 : Lot 2 - East
Description: Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, Swale and Thanet, *Medway East
Value (estimated):
GBP 6,000,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/04/2026 to 31/03/2031
CPV Classifications:
77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/03/2034
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Lowest NTV over Minimum Quality Threshold. / Weighting: 100
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 26/11/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 26/11/2025 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Agricultural%2C-forestry%2C-horticultural%2C-aquacultural-and-apicultural-services./FK4465X6U6
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 16/02/2026
Procedure
Procedure type: Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
Kent County Council, PLDL-8938-YGYW
County Hall, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Email: Adam.chilvers@kent.gov.uk
Contact: Adam Chilvers
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None