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28 Jun 2022 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Ash dieback survey project" aimed at identifying and assessing ash trees along the council's public roads network. The project falls under the services category in the agricultural and forestry industry, with a total contract value of £55,559, which was signed on 24 June 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was initiated as part of a thorough analysis to ensure community benefits through sustainable practices. The award criteria prioritise quality (40%) and price (60%).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services and environmental assessments. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience, capability, and the necessary compliance with insurance and financial requirements will be well-suited to participate. Specifically, businesses offering innovative tree management solutions, such as those using the TreeSmart Tree Management Software, will have a competitive edge. Engaging in this project can help such firms expand their market presence while contributing to community welfare through environmental protection efforts.

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Notice Title

Ash dieback survey project (East Lothian)

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is seeking an external contractor to undertake a survey on our behalf of ash trees alongside East Lothian's public roads network for which the Council as Roads Authority is responsible (1072.6 km). The purpose of the survey is to identify and map all ash trees alongside the roads network which may present a potential risk; to obtain information on each ash tree by assessing the presence and stage of Ash Dieback tree disease; to make assessments of the risk posed by individual diseased ash trees; and to make recommendations to the Council on the interventions and the urgency of action required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council is seeking an external contractor to undertake a survey on our behalf of ash trees alongside East Lothian's public roads network for which the Council as Roads Authority is responsible (1072.6 km). The purpose of the survey is to identify and map all ash trees alongside the roads network which may present a potential risk; to obtain information on each ash tree by assessing the presence and stage of Ash Dieback tree disease; to make assessments of the risk posed by individual diseased ash trees; and to make recommendations to the Council on the interventions and the urgency of action required. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034b4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017576-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£55,559 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 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
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Glendale Grounds Management Ltd

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