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Arboricultural Contract - To carry out County-wide Tree Inspections Surveys & Maintenance

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Arboricultural Contract - To carry out County-wide Tree Inspections Surveys & Maintenance". The contract aims to engage qualified Arboricultural Contractors for an initial term of three years, with an option for a further year, starting on 1st November 2021. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 24th September 2021. This public procurement falls under the Forestry services industry category, and the services will be delivered in Worcestershire, West Midlands, within the postal code WR5 2NP. The procurement method is an open procedure as it is above the threshold.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses that specialise in arboricultural services and have experience in tree inspections, management, and maintenance. The successful contractor will need to demonstrate a competitive approach, focusing on environmental benefits and safety. This contract represents a significant opportunity for growth in the forestry sector, particularly for SMEs looking to expand their capabilities in delivering sustainable environmental services across local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arboricultural Contract - To carry out County-wide Tree Inspections Surveys & Maintenance

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council invite suitable, qualified and experienced Arboricultural Contractors to carry out Tree Surveys & Inspections and Maintenance on behalf of Worcestershire County Council. The contract will run for an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Anticipated start date: 01st November 2021 The successful suppliers will need to demonstrate a commercially competitive model that will demonstrate a commercial, environmental and innovative approach that would be of benefit to the Authority whilst maintaining the highest levels of safety. The purpose of the contract is to enhance the environment and ensure that trees on the council estate are well managed, in particular to: Lot 1 Tree Inspections Surveys - Pro-active Tree Management o minimise the risk to persons and property o increase bio-diversity and minimise the adverse effects of maintenance activities on the environment Lot 2 Tree Maintenance & Reactive Callouts o trees are maintained in a healthy vigorous condition through a pro-active inspection and maintenance regime o increase bio-diversity and minimise the adverse effects of maintenance activities on the environment We are seeking to appoint either a sole contractor to deliver both Lots or separate contractors for each. Each of these contractors must be appropriately experienced and employ staff that has the correct level of qualifications and industry specific experience. It is on this basis that we invite suitable consultants and contractors to provide a full turn-key contract compliant quotation, to deliver this contract within set time scales. To register your interest or to download all tender documents please visit the Worcestershire County Council's e-procurement portal at: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire All tender documents must be uploaded to the portal by the due date as late returns will not be accepted. Tenders and supporting documents shall be in English and any contract subsequently entered in to shall be subject to English Law. Please note that the Supplier is responsible for obtaining all information necessary for the preparation of the tender submission. All cost, expenses and liabilities incurred by the Supplier in connection with the preparation of their submission, the Form of Tender and Pricing Schedule shall be borne by the Supplier. Worcestershire County Council reserve the right not to award a contract in full or in part. Additional information: To register your interest or to download all tender documents please visit the Worcestershire County Council's e-procurement portal at: https//:www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9329d127-114f-4629-9441-749d97b5d301
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

77200000 - Forestry services

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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