Published date: 6 September 2024
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Closing: 30 September 2024, 5pm
Contract summary
Industry
Trees - 03452000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£271,561.68
Procurement reference
06092024CS
Published date
6 September 2024
Closing date
30 September 2024
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
1 November 2024
Contract end date
1 November 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
What is an open procedure (above threshold)?
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Taunton Town Council declared a climate and ecological emergency and aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. Taunton Town Council oversees 14 open spaces within the parish with around 1,300 mature trees under its care.
Planting more trees is a sustainable way to improve the health of our town. Trees play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance and tackling climate change. They act as carbon sinks, absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, a key greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. By absorbing carbon, trees really help to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
In addition to their climate benefits, trees enhance our ecosystems. They provide habitat for a wide variety of species, contributing to biodiversity. They also play a vital role in the water cycle, helping to prevent flooding and soil erosion, and maintaining groundwater levels.
Furthermore, trees improve air quality by filtering harmful pollutants and releasing oxygen. They also provide shade and cooling, which can reduce energy use in buildings, and contribute to human well-being through their aesthetic and recreational value.
This all helps the Council to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
Scope: The supply and delivery of a variety of trees as detailed within the tree planting proposals from Somerset Council's Woodland Creation Team at a good price. The total number of trees to purchase, plant and maintain a total of 403 trees over 3 years with 80% being planted by March 2025. (323 trees) with the remainder being planted in the planting season by March 2026 (80 trees).
Tenders must be written in the English language.
Tenders may be submitted electronically by 5pm on 30 September 2024
Suppliers must clearly enter into the Subject Field: UTCF Tender for reference and label all documentation submitted as part of their Tender. Failure to do so may result in aspects of your Tender not being fully evaluated.
Emails should be sent to: Info@taunton-tc.gov.uk
More information
Attachments
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Specification of Tree Purchasing Planting and Maintenance 2024-2027.docx
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Tender notice
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Species list - TTC 5 Sept.xlsx
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Technical specifications
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Taunton TC UTCF planting plan and scheme details - updated 4.9.24.pdf
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Technical specifications
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Appendix A 1-1250 Taunton, Galmington Playing Field.pdf
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Technical specifications
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Galmington Playing Field Planting Proposal.
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Appendix B 1-1250 Taunton, Hamilton Park planting plan.pdf
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Technical specifications
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Hamilton Park, Planting Proposal.
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Appendix C 1-1250 Taunton, Leslie Avenue planting plan.pdf
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Technical specifications
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Leslie Avenue, Planting Proposal.
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Appendix C 1-1250 Taunton, Leslie Avenue planting plan.pdf
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Technical specifications
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Lyngford Park Planting Proposal.
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Appendix E 1-1250 Taunton, Penny's Field planting plan.pdf
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Technical specifications
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Penny's Field Planting Proposal.
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Appendix F - 1-1250 Taunton, Priorswood Park, football pitches planting plan.pdf
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Technical specifications
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Priorswood Park Planting Proposal.
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Appendix G 1-1250 Taunton, Taunton Green planting plan.pdf
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Technical specifications
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Taunton Green Planting Proposal.
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Appendix H 1-1250 Taunton. Victoria Park plus extension V2.pdf
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Technical specifications
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Victoria Park Planting Proposal.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
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