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Lancaster University - Expressions of Interest (EOI)/Supplier Selection Stage invitation for Arboricultural and Landscaping Framework

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Award

26 Jan 2023 at 13:51

Tender

29 Apr 2022 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process at Lancaster University involves the invitation for expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations interested in tendering for the Arboricultural and Landscaping Framework contract. The University estate, covering 560 acres, requires arboricultural and general landscaping works. The University aims to establish a Framework with up to three suppliers for each lot, with deadlines for submission and commencement of the contract specified.

This tender opportunity at Lancaster University is suitable for businesses involved in landscape gardening and horticultural services, particularly those capable of undertaking arboricultural and landscaping works on a large scale. The contract period spans four years, providing stability for successful suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and interested parties must adhere to the prescribed format for submitting responses through the University's e-tendering portal.

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Notice Title

Lancaster University - Expressions of Interest (EOI)/Supplier Selection Stage invitation for Arboricultural and Landscaping Framework

Notice Description

FORMAL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED PRIOR TO THE RUNNING OF A CLOSED TENDER: Lancaster University is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations interested in tendering for the Arboricultural and Landscaping Framework contract on campus. If your organisation will have the resource and capacity for delivering this service, and wishes to be considered for tendering, please respond as instructed. After assessing the EOI responses, the University will shortlist suppliers and invite those to participate in the closed Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The University estate covers 560 acres (227 ha), encompassing grassland, playing fields, woodlands, sport pitches and a number of water bodies. Lot 1 Arboricultural works - Trees are a major feature of the landscape at Lancaster with the campus containing approximately 25,000 individual and woodland trees. The in-house grounds team is trained to undertaken small elements of the required arboricultural work; however, contractual support is required to undertaken regular works to ensure the tree stock is managed in a safe way. The University employs a consultancy practice to undertake an annual tree survey. This survey work generates a range of operations including felling, dead wooding, canopy reduction and other arboricultural operations. As and when this work list is generated contractors will be asked to individually price the work taking into consideration the established specification for arboricultural works. Lot 2 General Landscaping works - The in-house Grounds and Clean Team at Lancaster University are responsible for maintaining a number of the distinctive elements of the Campus. The general maintenance of the campus landscape, encompasses all grassed and shrub areas, paths and hedges, trees and woodland margins, and areas of water including Lake Carter. To support this operation contractors are asked to undertake distinctive pieces of work which could include, path construction, fencing, formation of lawns, shrub bed maintenance, herbicide application, tree & shrub planting work, pond clearance and high-level pruning works etc. The University aims to establish a Framework with up to three suppliers on each Lot. The University is now inviting formally structured expressions of interest in the service, before running a closed tender. RESPONSES MUST BE IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT. Please download the Expression of Interest document along with all attachments including the draft contract from the University's e-tendering portal (In-Tend). RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS SAME PORTAL AND NOT EMAILED DIRECT TO THE BUYER. University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84170ce3-e515-45a9-83c7-d227361b859a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe1cec6-dbd3-4270-b343-c34d759d01a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GAVIN JONES

HORTICON

LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP

TILHILL FORESTRY

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