Tender

WP3850 - Cyclical Tree Inspections

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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22 Jul 2022 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is seeking to procure an experienced contractor for the "WP3850 - Cyclical Tree Inspections" project, aimed at managing the local authority's tree stock, which comprises approximately 35,000 trees across the borough. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, which is set to close on 12 August 2022. The contract period will commence on 1 September 2022 and extend until 31 August 2023. This open tender method follows an open procedure above the threshold and is classified under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services within the CPV classification system. The work will predominantly take place in Walsall, West Midlands, with delivery addresses including a location with the postal code WS1 1TP.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services or those engaged in environmental management and tree care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender, as the requirements and scope provide potential for engagement in sustainable urban management. The project involves the essential inspections and surveying of public trees, which positions it as a key municipal service that enhances community safety and meets legal obligations, thus allowing businesses to demonstrate their expertise in compliance and proactive environmental management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3850 - Cyclical Tree Inspections

Notice Description

Walsall Council wishes to procure a suitably experienced and qualified contractor, for the inspections/surveying of its borough wide tree stock. Walsall Council tree stock amounts to approximately 35,000 trees Borough wide and the law requires the local authority to have a defensible system in place to manage the risk of falling trees. As part of this process Walsall Council ensure the trees are inspected on a regular basis with a proactive management strategy to deal with residents' issues in relation to trees. The majority of trees are located on highways, parks or open spaces in and around housing areas, providing green spaces for all areas and communities in the Borough. Tree inspections are currently undertaken by a qualified in-house resource who will soon be leaving his post. Walsall Council are running this procurement in parallel with a recruitment process with a view to select the most appropriate outcome. This may result in this procurement process being cancelled in favour of recruitment. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80df6ac-a59a-4789-b557-415d98137bff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

77200000 - Forestry services

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 6-12 months
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
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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