Tender

Arboricultural Services

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Apr 2022 at 07:36

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Arboricultural Services, classified under the tree-maintenance services sector. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with a total contract value of £1,160,000. The tender period is set to close on 13th June 2022, and interested suppliers can submit their proposals electronically via the designated procurement platform. The contract encompasses two lots: Lot 1 focuses on tree management and associated operations, while Lot 2 is dedicated to tree planting and aftercare operations. Both lots have specific requirements and a maximum number of contractors will be appointed for each.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in arboricultural services, landscaping, and environmental maintenance. Companies with experience in tree surgery, hedge management, and tree planting would be well-positioned to compete successfully. Participation in this framework agreement could enable businesses to secure long-term contracts and foster relationships with local government, paving the way for growth and further projects in the public sector. With up to five contractors being sought for Lot 1 and two for Lot 2, this is an ideal chance for providers to expand their portfolios and market presence within the local authority framework.

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Notice Title

Arboricultural Services

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council invites Tenders for the Provision of Arboricultural Services. The Contract covers a range of tree works operations, from tree planting and aftercare, to more specialist tree surgery operations that require specialist equipment and training. The Council intends to let Framework Agreement(s) in 2 Lots. Potential suppliers may submit a tender for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 * Lot 1 - Provision of Tree maintenance and associated operations * Lot 2 - Tree planting and aftercare operations

Lot Information

Tree management and associated operations

This Lot covers a range of tree works operations from hedge cutting, to more specialist tree surgery operations that require specialist equipment and training. The work includes, but is not limited to; * Formative pruning. * Dead wood management. * Crown lifting. * Crown thinning. * Crown reduction and reshaping. * Structural pruning to develop natural crowns * Pollarding/ re-pollarding * Epicormic and basal growth removal. * Pleaching * Tree felling/dismantling * Stump treatment or removal. * Hedge management. * Maintenance of trees on or adjacent to a Highway including traffic management. * Specialist veteran tree management, such as fracture pruning and/or veteranisation * Cable bracing and propping. * Soil amelioration. * Root pruning Additional information: The Council is looking to appoint up to a maximum of 5 contractors to this Lot. Work will be called off by Direct award in accordance with the procurement documents.

Tree planting

This Lot covers all aspects of tree planting and establishment. Maintenance of trees shall include weeding, report the presence of tree pest insects and/or diseases, pruning adjustments, soil level checks, and the removal of arisings resulting from the maintenance work, watering, dead wood removal and other operations necessary for the survival and successful establishment of the newly planted trees and whips. This lot does not include for the provision of the trees Additional information: The Council is looking to appoint up to a maximum of 2 contractors to this Lot. Work will be called off by Direct award in accordance with the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033123
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010885-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

77211600 - Tree seeding

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,160,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,160,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Simon Blackett
Contact Email
simon.blackett@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1494421481

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

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