Forestry Commission: Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework - West England Forest District

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Title:	Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework - West England Forest District
Notice type:	Contract Notice
Authority:	Forestry Commission
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Open
Short Description:	Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the West England Forest District. This will required suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats. The requirement is divided into geographical Lots.
Published:	15/08/2022 15:13

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UK-Bristol: Forestry services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Forestry England
             620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 3000673135, Email: emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk
             Main Address: https://www.forestryengland.uk
             NUTS Code: UK
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
      I.3) Communication
      The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./9H84QD8NK7
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
      Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
      I.5) Main activity
            Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework - West England Forest District
      Reference Number: FEE/1034
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      77200000 - Forestry services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the West England Forest District. This will required suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats. The requirement is divided into geographical Lots.
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 468,000
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: Yes
      Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
      Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
      The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1

      II.2.1) Title: Cornwall
      Lot No: 1
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      77200000 - Forestry services.
      77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.
      77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.

      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM

      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the Cornwall region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 140,000
      Currency: GBP
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48
      This contract is subject to renewal: No
      Description of renewals: Not provided

      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
      Identification of the project: Not provided
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H84QD8NK7
II.2) Description Lot No. 2

      II.2.1) Title: North Devon
      Lot No: 2
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      77200000 - Forestry services.
      77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.
      77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.

      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM

      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the North Devon region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 80,000
      Currency: GBP
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48
      This contract is subject to renewal: No
      Description of renewals: Not provided

      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
      Identification of the project: Not provided
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 3

      II.2.1) Title: Dartmoor
      Lot No: 3
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      77200000 - Forestry services.
      77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.
      77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.

      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM

      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the Dartmoor region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 36,000
      Currency: GBP
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48
      This contract is subject to renewal: No
      Description of renewals: Not provided

      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
      Identification of the project: Not provided
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 4

      II.2.1) Title: Mid-Devon
      Lot No: 4
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      77200000 - Forestry services.
      77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.
      77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.

      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM

      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the Mid-Devon region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 48,000
      Currency: GBP
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48
      This contract is subject to renewal: No
      Description of renewals: Not provided

      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
      Identification of the project: Not provided
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 5

      II.2.1) Title: East Devon
      Lot No: 5
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      77200000 - Forestry services.
      77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.
      77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.

      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM

      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the East Devon region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 60,000
      Currency: GBP
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48
      This contract is subject to renewal: No
      Description of renewals: Not provided

      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
      Identification of the project: Not provided
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 6

      II.2.1) Title: Exmoor & Quantocks
      Lot No: 6
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      77200000 - Forestry services.
      77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.
      77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.

      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM

      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the Exmoor & Quantocks region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 64,000
      Currency: GBP
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48
      This contract is subject to renewal: No
      Description of renewals: Not provided

      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
      Identification of the project: Not provided
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 7

      II.2.1) Title: Contingency
      Lot No: 7
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      77200000 - Forestry services.
      77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.
      77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.

      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM

      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 7 is a Contingency Lot; unless requested otherwise, all bidders that are offered a place on Lots 1 – 6 will be added to the Contingency Lot. Where there is work that cannot be completed by 1st – 3rd ranked contractors under Lots 1 – 6 it will be offered under the Contingency Lot to all contractors via mini-competition.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 40,000
      Currency: GBP
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48
      This contract is subject to renewal: No
      Description of renewals: Not provided

      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
      Identification of the project: Not provided
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided

Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:
      As stated in the tender documents
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      List and brief description of selection criteria:
      Not Provided
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
      Not Provided
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      List and brief description of selection criteria:
      Not Provided
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
      Not Provided
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
      Not Provided
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
      As stated in the tender documents
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description OPEN
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
         Framework agreement with several operators
         Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: 2022/S 000 - 019030
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 16/09/2022 Time: 12:00

      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
         Duration in month(s): 3

      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 16/09/2022
         Time: 12:00


Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 years
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used No
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
   Electronic payment will be used Yes
   VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./9H84QD8NK7

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H84QD8NK7
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             High Court
       The Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
    Not Provided
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 15/08/2022

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UK-Bristol: Forestry services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       Forestry England
       620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 3000673135, Email: emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk
       Main Address: https://www.forestryengland.uk
       NUTS Code: UK

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

   I.5) Main activity:
      Other activity: Forestry

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework - West England Forest District
      Reference number: FEE/1034

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         77200000 - Forestry services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

      II.1.4) Short description: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the West England Forest District. This will required suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats. The requirement is divided into geographical Lots.

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: Yes

      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 468,000

         Currency:GBP

   II.2) Description (lot no. 1)


      II.2.1) Title:Cornwall
      Lot No:1

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            77200000 - Forestry services.
            77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.
            77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM

      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM


      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the Cornwall region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Equipment / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Resource & Contingency / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Delivering a Quality Service / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

      Price - Weighting: 30


      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


      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H84QD8NK7

   II.2) Description (lot no. 2)


      II.2.1) Title:North Devon
      Lot No:2

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            77200000 - Forestry services.
            77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.
            77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM

      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM


      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the North Devon region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Equipment / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Resource & Contingency / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Delivering a Quality Service / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

      Price - Weighting: 30


      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


      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 3)


      II.2.1) Title:Dartmoor
      Lot No:3

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            77200000 - Forestry services.
            77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.
            77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM

      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM


      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the Dartmoor region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Equipment / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Resource & Contingency / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Delivering a Quality Service / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

      Price - Weighting: 30


      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


      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 4)


      II.2.1) Title:Mid-Devon
      Lot No:4

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            77200000 - Forestry services.
            77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.
            77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM

      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM


      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the Mid-Devon region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Equipment / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Resource & Contingency / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Delivering a Quality Service / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

      Price - Weighting: 30


      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


      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 5)


      II.2.1) Title:East Devon
      Lot No:5

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            77200000 - Forestry services.
            77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.
            77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM

      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM


      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the East Devon region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Equipment / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Resource & Contingency / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Delivering a Quality Service / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

      Price - Weighting: 30


      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


      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 6)


      II.2.1) Title:Exmoor & Quantocks
      Lot No:6

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            77200000 - Forestry services.
            77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.
            77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM

      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM


      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Forestry England have a future requirement for a Hedge Flailing and Ride Side Management Framework in the Exmoor & Quantocks region of the West England Forest District. This will require suppliers to conduct side arm flailing of internal / external hedges and rides across the District beats.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Equipment / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Resource & Contingency / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Delivering a Quality Service / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

      Price - Weighting: 30


      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


      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 7)


      II.2.1) Title:Contingency
      Lot No:7

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            77200000 - Forestry services.
            77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming.
            77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator.

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM

      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM


      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 7 is a Contingency Lot; unless requested otherwise, all bidders that are offered a place on Lots 1 – 6 will be added to the Contingency Lot. Where there is work that cannot be completed by 1st – 3rd ranked contractors under Lots 1 – 6 it will be offered under the Contingency Lot to all contractors via mini-competition.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Equipment / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Resource & Contingency / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Delivering a Quality Service / Weighting: 20
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

      Price - Weighting: 30


      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


      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open

   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No


   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2022/S 000-022479



   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: FEE/1034/1
   Lot Number: 1
   Title: Cornwall

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/10/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 3
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

         Contractor (No.1)
             Teign Trees & Landscapes SW Ltd, 10266803
             Unit 11, Riverview House, Teignmouth, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
         Total value of the contract/lot: 140,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.2)

   Contract No: FEE/1034/2
   Lot Number: 2
   Title: North Devon

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/10/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 2
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

         Contractor (No.1)
             Teign Trees & Landscapes SW Ltd, 10266803
             Unit 11, Riverside House, Teignmouth, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
         Total value of the contract/lot: 80,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.3)

   Contract No: FEE/1034/3
   Lot Number: 3
   Title: Dartmoor

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/10/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 2
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

         Contractor (No.1)
             Teign Trees & Landscapes SW Ltd, 10266803
             Unit 11, Riverview House, Teignmouth, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
         Total value of the contract/lot: 36,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.4)

   Contract No: FEE/1034/4
   Lot Number: 4
   Title: Mid-Devon

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/10/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 3
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

         Contractor (No.1)
             Teign Trees & Landscapes SW Ltd, 10266803
             Unit 11 Riverview House, Teignmouth, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
         Total value of the contract/lot: 48,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.5)

   Contract No: FEE/1034/5
   Lot Number: 5
   Title: East Devon

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/10/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 4
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

         Contractor (No.1)
             Teign Trees & Landscapes SW Ltd, 10266803
             Unit 11, Riverview House, Teignmouth, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
         Total value of the contract/lot: 60,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.6)

   Contract No: FEE/1034/6
   Lot Number: 6
   Title: Exmoor & Quantocks

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/10/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 5
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

         Contractor (No.1)
             Wood-Land Southwest Ltd, N/A
             Quantock Lodge, Bridgwater, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
         Total value of the contract/lot: 64,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          High Court
          The Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 28/10/2022