Tender

P0560_2021R - Arboriculture Services (Non-PFI)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Sep 2021 at 12:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Arboriculture Services, focusing on non-PFI tree maintenance within the northern areas of the city, specifically the Perry Barr, Hodge Hill, Ladywood, Sutton Coldfield, and Erdington constituencies. The council oversees approximately 736,000 trees, requiring various maintenance services such as tree inspections, pruning, and felling as needed. This procurement initiative utilises a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure and is currently in the Tender stage. Interested suppliers must submit their selection questionnaire by 12:00 noon on 21st October 2021, with the contract period running from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2027.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the tree maintenance and arboriculture sector, particularly those capable of offering a broad range of services outlined in the framework agreement, including both routine and emergency tree care. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for local service providers and contractors with the necessary expertise in tree management and maintenance to contribute to the upkeep of municipal green spaces in Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0560_2021R - Arboriculture Services (Non-PFI)

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of non-PFI tree maintenance. The Council has approximately 736,000 trees within its tree stock on land which it is responsible for. All the trees require periodic surveys to determine the required level of maintenance and to ensure that any emergency works are carried out to ensure that the Council adheres to its legal obligations. This procurement relates to the maintenance of the tree stock in the North of the City only (Perry Barr, Hodge Hill, Ladywood, Sutton Coldfield and Erdington constituencies). The Council's requirement for arboriculture services is wide ranging. The list below has been provided as an indicative list of some or all of the services that will be required under the framework agreements. Actual work will be dependent on tree inspections carried out by the Council's tree officers and the subsequent issue of a work order. ? Young Tree Maintenance ? Formative Pruning ? Maintenance of Guarding, Support and Irrigation Systems ? Epicormic Growth Removal ? Crown Lifting ? Crown Thinning ? Crown Reduction ? Crown Reduction - Obstacles ? Conservation Deadwood ? Deadwood ? Crown Clean ? Pollard ? Aerial Inspection ? Ivy -sever at base ? Bracing ? Tree Felling ? Silvacultural Felling ? Trees in Close Proximity to Watercourses ? Extraction ? Coppicing ? Re-coppicing ? Stumps Removal ? Habitat Sticks ? Stump Treatment ? Root Pruning ? Lamp Column/Sign Clearance ? Hedge Reduction ? Tree Surveys ? Tree Planting The framework agreement will be for five (5) years . The Framework will follow the restricted procedure. Bidder's must be successful at the selection questionnaire stage (SQ) in order to be admitted to the tender stage (ITT). The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register which will enable you to download all relevant Selection Questionnaire (SQ) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed SQ submission should be returned by 12:00 noon on 21st October 2021 via the 'In-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2bd792-2a95-4b7e-acff-8653e939af1c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrea Webster
Contact Email
andrea.webster@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 464 4726

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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