Tender

Pre Qualification Questionnaire for the Provision of an Arboricultural Works Framework

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD

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Tender

28 Sep 2020 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is currently conducting a selective procurement process for the establishment of a Framework for Arboricultural Works, titled "Pre Qualification Questionnaire for the Provision of an Arboricultural Works Framework". This initiative, classified under the industry category of tree-clearing services, is focused on delivering a range of arboricultural services across public spaces within the borough. The tender period concludes on 6th November 2020, with the contract set to commence on 17th May 2021 and lasting until 16th May 2025. The estimated value of the contract is £1,120,000, and interested parties must adhere to the requirements set forth in relevant traffic and highway regulations for any work undertaken along the public highway.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in tree maintenance, pruning, and pest control. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this tendering process. Companies that offer niche services such as climbing inspections, tree felling, and root treatment would be well positioned to compete effectively. Those with expertise in emergency response for arboreal services will also find this procurement as a fitting platform to expand their operations within the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Qualification Questionnaire for the Provision of an Arboricultural Works Framework

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is setting up a Framework for the provision of arboricultural services within The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead for both standard, time sensitive and emergency work. Work will be required along the public highway (which must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and further detailed in the booklet entitled "Safety at Street Works & Road Works" issued by the Department for Transport; the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, The Traffic Management Act 2004 and Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007 and any subsequent amendments thereto), on public rights of way and on sites within Borough such as cemeteries, churchyards, parks, open spaces and property sites. There are 30,299 individual trees recorded on the adopted highway, in parks, open spaces and cemeteries within RBWM. The Authority is currently in the process of completing an audit and condition survey of trees in some of these sites and estimates a further 5,000 trees will be added to our records. In addition, the Authority manages a number of small woodlands and hedgerow trees. The Authority is firmly committed to maintaining the trees and woods as a vital part of the environment of The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, the policies and guidance for which are contained in 'A Tree and Woodland Strategy for the Borough 2010 to 2020'. This document can be viewed at https://www3.rbwm.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/203/tree_strategy_and_policy_guidance.pdf The proposed Framework will play a key part in helping to deliver the aims and objectives of the Tree and Woodland Strategy for the Authority. The tree related services that will be required by the Authority include: * Climbing Inspections * Formative Pruning * Crown Lifting * Crown Thinning * Pruning Back From Property, Boundaries Or Objects * Crown Reduction and Reshaping * Conservation Pruning * Pollarding * Re-Pollarding * Cleaning Out Objects * Severance/removal of Climbing Plants * Removal of Dead, Dying, Diseased and Broken Branches * Crown Clean * Specific Branch/Limb Removal or Reduction * Removal of Suckers and Epicormic Shoots * Pruning for Infrastructure * Bi-annual removal of Epicormic shoots, suckers and crown lifting * Tree Felling * Removal/Trimming of Hedges * Coppicing * Tree Stump and Root Removal or Treatment * Young tree maintenance * Root Pruning * Bark Wound Repair * Bracing and Propping * The Provision of an Emergency Out of Hours Service * Control of Brown Tail Moth * Control of Oak Processionary Moth * Traffic Management

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fd90862-8fa9-4143-a248-637d47ffe5dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fdd97cc-2a66-457f-934f-6074de52a881
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77231200 - Forest pest control services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2021 - 16 May 2025 4-5 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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