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Award

15 Aug 2023 at 12:05

Tender

04 May 2022 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Tree Surgery and Tree Safety Works Framework – South District" has been completed with an award. Forestry England, the buying organization, awarded the framework agreement for dangerous tree maintenance and survey work in the South England Forest District. The contract involves Programmed Work, Emergency work, Tree Health Management Works, and Tree Safety Inspection Work. With a total value of £2,100,000, this procurement created opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in forestry services to expand their operations. The framework agreement offers specific lots for various areas like The New Forest, Micheldever, Chiddingfold, and Isle of Wight. Businesses involved in tree surgery, tree maintenance, and tree safety services would be well-suited to compete for the awarded contracts. Deadlines for submission have passed, and selected suppliers include Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd, Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited, and other SMEs providing services in the forestry sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tree Surgery and Tree Safety Works Framework - South District

Notice Description

FRAMEWORK AWARDED. We intend to award a framework agreement for dangerous tree maintenance and survey work for South England Forest District this includes Programmed Work and Emergency work, Tree Health Management Works and Tree Safety Inspection Work.

Lot Information

The New Forest, Ringwood, Wareham Beats

The New Forest, Ringwood, Wareham Beats A maximum of four contractors will be awarded a place under this Lot. The Programmed and Emergency Tree Work will comprise of, but not limited to, tree surgery, including deadwooding, crown lift, crown reduction, pollarding and sectional felling of identified trees. There may also be a requirement for the felling and dismantling of individual or small groups of windblown trees. In addition, the provision of a tree inspection report may also be required in certain instances. There may also be occasions for the need to operate Mobile Elevating Works Platforms (MEWP's), tractors for winch assisted felling, chippers and mobile traffic management with suitably qualified operators. Please see the specification document for full description. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7RX39AXTGH

Micheldever, Chiddingfold, South Downs and Solent (mainland) Beats

Micheldever, Chiddingfold, South Downs and Solent (mainland) Beats A maximum of four contractors will be awarded a place under this Lot. The Programmed and Emergency Tree Work will comprise of, but not limited to, tree surgery, including deadwooding, crown lift, crown reduction, pollarding and sectional felling of identified trees. There may also be a requirement for the felling and dismantling of individual or small groups of windblown trees. In addition, the provision of a tree inspection report may also be required in certain instances. There may also be occasions for the need to operate Mobile Elevating Works Platforms (MEWP's), tractors for winch assisted felling, chippers and mobile traffic management with suitably qualified operators. Please see the specification document for full description.

Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight A maximum of four contractors will be awarded a place under this Lot. The Programmed and Emergency Tree Work will comprise of, but not limited to, tree surgery, including deadwooding, crown lift, crown reduction, pollarding and sectional felling of identified trees. There may also be a requirement for the felling and dismantling of individual or small groups of windblown trees. In addition, the provision of a tree inspection report may also be required in certain instances. There may also be occasions for the need to operate Mobile Elevating Works Platforms (MEWP's), tractors for winch assisted felling, chippers and mobile traffic management with suitably qualified operators. Please see the specification document for full description. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EN7Y2THQ8J

District Tree Health Management

District Tree Health Management A maximum of eight contractors will be awarded within this Lot. The Tree Health Management work will comprise of but not limited to the felling and extraction of diseased trees that are considered a risk to the public or infrastructure. It would consider sites that need to be maintained on a larger scale than individual trees. The majority of work will be completed using a mechanised method such as a grapple saw or harvester and forwarder/tractor and timber trailer for extraction. On some occasions the assistance of motor manual chainsaws maybe required to process the trees. Additionally, the use of a tractor and winch maybe required for operational purposes. The District has a tree inspection programme from which trees requiring attention are identified and the contractor will be advised by the appropriate Beat Forester of the order of work - we would normally expect the contractor to be on site within four weeks of being notified. Please see the specification document for full description. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QK49TQY3R2

District Tree Safety Inspection

District Tree Safety Inspection. A maximum of eight contractors will be awarded within this Lot. The contractor will be required to visit individual or groups of trees on site, assess their condition, age and complete a written report which will list species, current condition and recommendations to maintain and prolong the life of the tree if possible. Please see specification document for full description. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QWA7J7YVQP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0333b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023862-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Benton arboriculture

Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd

EUROFOREST LTD

Environmental Forestry UK Ltd

Groundlord Ltd

HRG Tree Surgeons Limited

Hardy Tree Surgeons Limited

Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited

WRC Ltd

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