Buyer Name: Kent County Council
Buyer Address: County Hall, Maidstone, UKJ45, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: marie.lewzey@kent.gov.uk
Emergency Tree Works
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
5000000.0 GBP
5000000.0 GBP
Published
03 Mar 2026, 18:23
03 Mar 2026, 18:23
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2031, 22:59
31 Mar 2031, 22:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
G. BRIDGLAND LIMITED, FERNS SURFACING LIMITED
G. BRIDGLAND LIMITED, FERNS SURFACING LIMITED
Official Source
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Description
The contract covers the provision of emergency‑response specialist tree‑surgery teams, available at short notice on a 24/7 basis. Required emergency‑response times include both a two‑hour and a 24‑hour requirement. Suppliers must provide suitably qualified personnel and have access to the necessary specialist equipment to remove fallen trees and branches that obstruct the highway. They must also be able to work safely at height, using appropriate methods to remove broken or hanging branches, or partially fallen trees that present a danger to the highway. Other necessary arboricultural works may be required to ensure the safety of the highway. Further details on the service requirements were set out in the procurement documents.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 2 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: Lot 1 - West
Award Title: Lot 2 - East
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