Tender

Tree Inspections

LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Mar 2023 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lowestoft Town Council has issued a tender for Tree Inspections. The Council requires annual tree inspection services, risk management plans, and assessment of necessary works for 2023-24. The procurement method is limited with a competitive quotation process. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st July 2023 to 30th September 2023. The tender deadline is set for 3rd April 2023 at 5:00 PM BST. The industry category is tree-maintenance services, and the project location is in NR32.

This tender from Lowestoft Town Council provides an opportunity for businesses offering tree maintenance services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses involved in works related to tree health and safety, risk management, and environmental conservation would be well-suited for this tender. Companies focusing on tree inspections, pest and disease management, and tree stock maintenance should consider applying for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Inspections

Notice Description

Lowestoft Town Council is offering a Contract for annual inspection of trees, identification of works, and risk management plan for 2023-24 1. Summary Lowestoft Town Council is offering a contract, initially for 2023 to 2024 for: * Annual inspection of the health and safety of trees; and * A risk management plan including an assessment of needed works (with priorities and a cost estimate) and an inspection and management plan. Any work undertaken for Lowestoft Town Council must respect the context of our declaration of a Climate and Ecological Emergency and our desire to be environmentally positive, including by good management and maintenance of tree stock. Any quotations should cover the following services: * An annual inspection of all named sites. See Appendix for site details. Note sites vary considerably on number of trees. Checks on the overall health of the trees, including signs of pests and disease infestations, structural and soil problems and any relevant safety concerns (including in relation to impacts on people or to/from neighbouring buildings, structures, plants and/or trees). Findings to include an assessment of needed works with priorities and a cost estimate; and * A health, safety and risk management plan including an inspection plan, which takes account of the health and safety of the trees, their likely future growth pattern and their impact on people or to/from neighbouring buildings, structures, plants and/or trees). * Recommendations on managing or increasing our tree stock on sites, including where there is a need for successor planting for aged and/or at risk trees and where there are evident opportunities for environmental gains. * (Optional) A quotation to address the findings in line with identified priorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-324148be-10cc-462c-9725-4ab9e6dccb4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a6d1d8-1b0d-44c9-8225-a2671114e1cb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 1-6 months
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
LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR32 1DE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Harbour & Normanston
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

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