Planning

P5718 Arboriculture Contract

TOWER HAMLETS

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Planning

08 Mar 2021 at 14:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is initiating the P5718 Arboriculture Contract, aimed at providing arboriculture services within the borough. This procurement falls under the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services category. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 6th April 2021, with an informational virtual event scheduled for 9th April 2021. Interested suppliers must register by noon on the deadline date. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,250,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in arboriculture, particularly those with capabilities in tree management, pruning, felling, and planting operations according to British Standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal contract to pursue due to the emphasis on high-quality service delivery and compliance. By engaging with this process, businesses can potentially contribute to the management of Tower Hamlets' extensive tree stock of approximately 25,000 trees, thereby enhancing the public realm and expanding their portfolios within local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P5718 Arboriculture Contract

Notice Description

For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition at this stage, the purpose is to advise the market of the forthcoming procurement of London Borough of Tower Hamlets Arboricultural contract and inviting potential suppliers to a virtual event to discuss a new exciting opportunity to undertake works within the Public Realm. This contract is for the provision of Arboriculture services throughout Tower Hamlets that meets the Council's requirement in order to safely carry out all works in relation to the Maintenance of Tower Hamlets owned tress within Parks and Highways Tower Hamlets has a managed tree stock of around 25,000 trees and their ongoing management is required to establish best practice in accordance with British standards (BSI - 3988 Including tasks within the following scope of operations - 1. Pruning operations - To meet BS 3998 - Undertaking works as specified to BSI standards 2. Felling operations - To meet BS 3998 - Safe removal of trees within the borough as specified by an authorising officer 3. Planting operations - To meet BS 8545 - The planting and maintenance of in excess of 600 tress per annum in locations as specified The contract is to deliver the highest quality service available, in line with current British Standards, to ensure Insurance compliance and to create and sustain an exemplar of Good Arboriculture, to be provided by an arboriculture Association approved Contractor. The event will be held on 9th April 2021 - Organisations wishing to attend the event are requested to register interest by emailing Matthew.Twohig@towerhamlets.gov.uk or via the portal by no later that 12 Noon on 6th April 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5598af06-4bf9-44d6-8eb5-074e4a39b085
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Gohar Lecordier
Contact Email
procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073644795

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 2BG
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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