Devon County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2021-25 in Devon

Awarded 31 Mar 2021

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Awarded31 Mar 2021
Value£10,000,000.00
SupplierAC Landscapes & Treeworks UK Ltd,Ace Arboriculture,Acres Overland,Adam Phillips,Andrew Adams Agri,Anna Baness,Anstice Fencing,Avon Construction Ltd,B&J Locke Ltd,Belstone Farm & Garden Services,Carey Valley Woodlands & Estate Management,Chris Smallwood,CORMAC,Countryside and Garden,County Grounds Maintenance Ltd,D.Mcauliffe T/A Springbok,Daniel Ramsay,David Surridge - Arboricultural Services,Devonshires,Environmental Southwest,EVG Construction & Landscaping Limited,Exe valley Plant Hire,F W Clark,Forestry and Garden Services,Garden & Countryside Maintenance Ltd,Glendale Countryside Ltd,GM Contractors,GPM Countryside Services Ltd,Green Paddocks Ltd,Hartwood Timberworks ltd,Hi-Line Contractors SW Ltd,Honeybun Plant Hire Ltd,Hutchingsgroundworks & Plant Hire,I C Woollacott,idverde Limited,J Croft Agricultural Contractor,J M Keene,J.W. Baron,Jurassic Tree Services Ltd,Kennford Tarmacadam Ltd,KS Fencing,Land Forest Consulting Ltd,landscape construction & design,Marine & Civil Solutions Ltd,Mike Wills Tree Surgery,Mike Gibson,MP & KM Golding Ltd,Northfield Gardening & Landscaping,Stanbury Rural Services Ltd,Stephen Holley,Teign Trees & Landscapes,Tivoli Group Limited,Toby Taylor,Tomlinson Trees Contractors Ltd,UK Landscapes,Wessex Tree Surgeon,Westcountry Woodland and Tree Management Ltd
AgencyDevon County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryInfrastructure
Ended 1y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Devon County Council awarded a contract to AC Landscapes & Treeworks UK Ltd, Ace Arboriculture, Acres Overland, Adam Phillips, Andrew Adams Agri, Anna Baness, Anstice Fencing, Avon Construction Ltd, B&J Locke Ltd, Belstone Farm & Garden Services, Carey and others for the maintenance and improvement of approximately 5,000km of Public Rights of Way, 230km of off-road recreational trail network, and 590km of minor road network, including the South West Coast Path National Trail, Stover Country Park, and Grand Western Canal Country Park.

The framework operates over four years across eight geographical areas in Devon, with two lots: Lot 1 for vegetation clearance and typical maintenance activities, and Lot 2 for chainsaw equipment and tree works.

Works include seasonal vegetation cutting, ground-based tree works, sign and waymarker installation, gate installation, surface maintenance, drainage and ditch maintenance, and bridge maintenance.

The contract value is AUD 10,000,000, with individual schemes up to £100,000 and historic average works orders of approximately £2,700.

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