Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Devon County Council
County Hall, Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
UK
Contact person: Mr Jamie Heavens
Telephone: +44 1392381548
E-mail: jamie.heavens@devon.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.devon.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.devon.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CP2482-24 DCC Tree Management Framework - Tree Inspection and Tree Surgery
Reference number: DN751650
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90700000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This opportunity is for the establishment of a Framework to provide a number of contractors to provide Tree Surgery and Tree Inspection services across Devon. The tree population is spread widely across Devon and trees are to be found on 650+ occupied properties and alongside up to 12 500 km of DCC highways. This corresponds to an estimate of over 3 000 000 trees across the DCC estate and alongside Highways. The contract is split into a number of Lots and Sub Lots as listed below.
- Lot 1a - Scheduled Inspections of Highways - Driven and Walked
- Lot 1b - Schedule Inspection of Premises - Walked
- Lot 1c - Ad Hoc Inspections of Highways (All Types)
- Lot 1d - Ad Hoc Inspections of Non-Highways (All Types)
- Lot 2a - Highways Tree Surgery (Non-Emergency)
- Lot 2b - Non-Highways Tree Surgery (Non-Emergency)
- Lot 2c - Highways Tree Surgery (Emergency)
- Lot 2d - Non-Highways Tree Surgery (Emergency)
The framework additionally operates across a geographic split of 9 regions across the County, these regions are set as the eight district council boundaries and Plymouth. Each of the Lots/Sublots above will have a number (Defined within the procurement documentation) of organisations appointed in each of these geographic regions. The specific detailed specification, service requirements and and required staffing and accreditation levels can be found within the procurement documentation pack.
The Framework will operate for a period of four years, commencing on the 1st April 2025, the framework will be open for use to all Public Sector authorities, councils and organisations within Devon. An indicative list of public sectors eligible to access this agreement can be found within schedule 3 of the procurement documentation.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
250 000.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
10 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1a
II.2.1) Title
Scheduled Inspections of Highways - Driven and Walked
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK43
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1a - Scheduled Inspections of Highways - Driven and Walked
This Lot is further subdivided with separate appointments based on a geographic split of the 8 district council areas of Devon and Plymouth, further details on this, the specific specification and service Requirements for this lot can be found within the Procurement Documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 1b
II.2.1) Title
Schedule Inspection of Premises - Walked
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK43
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1b - Schedule Inspection of Premises - Walked
This Lot is further subdivided with separate appointments based on a geographic split of the 8 district council areas of Devon and Plymouth, further details on this, the specific specification and service Requirements for this lot can be found within the Procurement Documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 1c
II.2.1) Title
Ad Hoc Inspections of Highways (All Types)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK43
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1c - Ad Hoc Inspections of Highways (All Types)
This Lot is further subdivided with separate appointments based on a geographic split of the 8 district council areas of Devon and Plymouth, further details on this, the specific specification and service Requirements for this lot can be found within the Procurement Documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 1d
II.2.1) Title
Ad Hoc Inspections of Non-Highways (All Types)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK43
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is further subdivided with separate appointments based on a geographic split of the 8 district council areas of Devon and Plymouth, further details on this, the specific specification and service Requirements for this lot can be found within the Procurement Documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2a
II.2.1) Title
Highways Tree Surgery (Non-Emergency)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK43
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2a - Highways Tree Surgery (Non-Emergency)
This Lot is further subdivided with separate appointments based on a geographic split of the 8 district council areas of Devon and Plymouth, further details on this, the specific specification and service Requirements for this lot can be found within the Procurement Documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2b
II.2.1) Title
Non-Highways Tree Surgery (Non-Emergency)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK43
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2b - Non-Highways Tree Surgery (Non-Emergency)
This Lot is further subdivided with separate appointments based on a geographic split of the 8 district council areas of Devon and Plymouth, further details on this, the specific specification and service Requirements for this lot can be found within the Procurement Documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2c
II.2.1) Title
Highways Tree Surgery (Emergency)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK43
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2c - Highways Tree Surgery (Emergency)
This Lot is further subdivided with separate appointments based on a geographic split of the 8 district council areas of Devon and Plymouth, further details on this, the specific specification and service Requirements for this lot can be found within the Procurement Documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2d
II.2.1) Title
Non-Highways Tree Surgery (Emergency)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK43
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2d - Non-Highways Tree Surgery (Emergency)
This Lot is further subdivided with separate appointments based on a geographic split of the 8 district council areas of Devon and Plymouth, further details on this, the specific specification and service Requirements for this lot can be found within the Procurement Documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-038343
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: CP2482-24
Title: Tree Inspection Lots
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Devon Tree Services
Newton Abbot
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advanced Arboriculture
Woodbury
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Devon Tree Care
Exmouth
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Glendale Countryside Ltd
Chorley
UK
NUTS: UKD47
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSK Hi-Line
Exeter
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
250 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: CP2482-24
Title: Tree Surgery Lots
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
C and H Tree Surgery
Brixton
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Climbers Way
Southampton
UK
NUTS: UKJ32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dartmoor Tree Surgeons
Woodbury
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DTG Grounds and Trees
Dawlish
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Glendale
Chorley
UK
NUTS: UKD47
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hartwood Timberworks
West Hill
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
idverde
Ballyclare
UK
NUTS: UKN0D
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J Brown Treecare
Barnstaple
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lockett
Yeovil
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Suber Ltd
Ilfracombe
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teign Trees
Teignmouth
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Topp Treecare
Kingskerswell
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wessex Tree Surgeons
Barnstaple
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/03/2025