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Public Safety Risk Assessment (PSRA) of Trees at Anglian Waterways Sites

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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12 Sep 2017 at 11:11

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07 Sep 2017 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is seeking contractors for the "Public Safety Risk Assessment (PSRA) of Trees at Anglian Waterways Sites," which involves approximately 170 sites along various navigable waterways in the East of England, including Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Suffolk. The procurement is in the tender stage, with tendering activities beginning in the week commencing 18th September 2017, and a deadline for submissions set for 15th September 2017. The contract amount is £100,000, with a project duration of one year starting from the award date at the end of October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in forestry services, tree surveying, and grounds maintenance. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in tree condition assessments and possess the necessary training and certification for executing tree management tasks will be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will have the potential to establish a long-term relationship with the Environment Agency, contributing to public safety while enhancing their market presence in the environmental services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Safety Risk Assessment (PSRA) of Trees at Anglian Waterways Sites

Notice Description

Approximately 170 sites along the Anglian navigable waterways: This includes the Stour, Great Ouse, Nene, Ancholme, South Forty Foot Drain, and Welland & Glen river systems across Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Suffolk. Contractors are required to tag and survey the condition of trees, with regard to public safety, at sites which the Environment Agency has a responsibility to maintain. Initially via a desk exercise, the Contractor will establish the need for, and then prioritise and conduct site visits in accordance with Operational Instruction 362_09. Once a site visit has been undertaken the Contractor will be required to provide a report on the number and condition of trees at each particular EA site, and in a format which can be directly input into our Asset Information Management system (AIMS). The key element of this contract is to carry out tree condition surveys. Depending on findings during a visit, contractors may be asked to carry out emergency limb removal or felling in order to manage/minimise any immediate risks to the public, but otherwise any recommendations for remedial works are to be contained in the Contractor's report. Suppliers must be able to provide evidence of competencies, training and certification to carry out such works. If you see this advertised within Contracts Finder please provide your Expression of Interest response via the Bravo portal. To register as a new supplier on the EA eTendering system - Bravo, please go to: www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk. Timescales: Tender period: Tendering activity w/c 18th September 2017. Approximate notification of award would be end of October 2017. Commencement of works mid-end of November 2017 but will be agreed prior to contract award. Project delivery by: All sites assessed within 5 months following award of contract. Key Skills: Specialist Tree Surveyors, qualified chainsaw operators, competent ground workers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6595cd2-8b91-458c-b34f-4e15a7b89eb3
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2017 - 23 Nov 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Clare Monaghan
Contact Email
clare.monaghan@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020847 45614

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS,
Postcode
B91 1QU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Silhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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