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Tender for Tree Maintenance Services & Arboricultural Services - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Mar 2017 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting suppliers to participate in the recently awarded contract for Tree Maintenance and Arboricultural Services, which falls under the CPV classification for tree-clearing services. This contract encompasses a range of activities including tree pruning, maintenance, and emergency response services across the borough of Sandwell, particularly in public parks and highways. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the deadline for tenders closing on 7th December 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management, landscaping, and arboricultural services to engage in local government contracts. Companies that can provide responsive service delivery and possess experience in tree maintenance and management would be well-suited to participate. With the Council aiming to appoint multiple contractors based on performance, this is a chance for firms to establish ongoing partnerships with the Council while contributing to the upkeep of community spaces in Sandwell.

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Notice Title

Tender for Tree Maintenance Services & Arboricultural Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Tree Maintenance Services & Arboricultural Services Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") wishes to invite interested suppliers ("Tenderers") to participate in a tender exercise in relation to the provision of Tree Maintenance Services & Arboricultural Services ("Invitation to Tender" or "ITT"). The Council has identified its requirement to establish a Framework Agreement ("Contract") to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Contractor's. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council"), under the care of the Council's Urban Forestry Unit deals with the inspection and maintenance of the Council's tree stock. These works are primarily on highways, parks and open spaces, although they do carry out work on all other Council land where trees are located at the request of the Land Manager. Additional work is undertaken for the Neighbourhoods Directorate within the gardens of tenanted homes and sheltered accommodation, Sandwell Leisure Trust, Cultural Services, Sandwell Education Authority and Highways Maintenance. The Council does not assist with work on trees located on private land unless it is deemed to be dead, diseased or dangerous. All trees that fall under the ownership or management of the Council are protected. Therefore, it is illegal for anyone other than, instructed and approved tree surgeons to prune, fell or carry out any form of works to these trees. For this purpose the Council has identified its requirement to establish a Contract, appointing suitably qualified and experienced Contractor's. Responsive service delivery will be required to undertake identified reactive and planned maintenance and Arboricultural services relating to trees and shrubs which fall under the Council's ownership or management, on an as and when required basis within the Borough of Sandwell. The Contract will include, but not limited to provision of the following tree maintenance services and Arboricultural services: Tree pruning, tree cutting, tree clearing, tree maintenance, hedge cutting / pruning, crown reduction, tree removal (felling, sectional, dismantling), crane assisted tree removals, stump removal, stump chemical treatment, associated waste removal, large shrub removal, emergency call out, make safe 24 hour response, Arboricultural advice and tree surveys. It is the Council's intention to appoint the top 3 scoring tenderers to the Contract (subject to sufficient tenders being received). But reserves the right to appoint one or two suppliers should the Council not receive a sufficient number of acceptable tenders. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other rel...

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99c1a909-14fa-41ba-b533-fee37900b4f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f685882-779d-4796-86a6-260b2b9ab142
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ACORN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT GROUP

BEECHWOOD TREES AND LANDSCAPES

MIDLAND FORESTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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