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FMM-21-008 Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying for the Education Authority

Education Authority NI

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09 May 2023 at 07:15

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30 Sep 2022 at 16:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority Northern Ireland has completed the tender process for the provision of Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying services. The procurement process, titled FMM-21-008, sought services under the CPV classification of Tree-maintenance services. The Education Authority established a Framework Agreement across Northern Ireland, with a total value of £6,600,000 for Tree Surgery and £1,080,000 for Tree Surveying, covering various educational institutions and centres. The tender evaluation focused on quality, social value, and cost criteria. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with key suppliers being R M GREENKEEPER LTD, NORTHERN TREE SERVICES LTD, and others.

This tender opportunity presents businesses in the forestry and horticultural services sector with the chance to secure contracts for tree maintenance services in Northern Ireland. Companies specialising in surveying, tree cutting, and horticultural services are well-suited to participate. The Education Authority's commitment to social inclusion and environmental sustainability highlights the importance of delivering measurable social value outcomes in accordance with the Framework's objectives. The tender provides a significant opportunity for firms to contribute to the responsible management of natural resources and equal opportunities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FMM-21-008 Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying for the Education Authority

Notice Description

FMM-21-008 Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying for the Education Authority

Lot Information

Section 1 - Lots 1 to 11 Tree Surgery

FMM-21-008 Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying for the Education Authority. Additional information: Education Authority for Northern Ireland has awarded the following competition - a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying Services throughout Northern Ireland. This framework Agreement has been established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus, Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fecolleges, Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/schoolfinder/, Independent Schools in N https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/, Libraries NI https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centres, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC, Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE who may also use this Framework.The value shown in II.2.6 is the highest value estimated in the following range for all Tree Surgery lots lots 1 to 11: PS1,100,000 and PS5,500,000 excluding VAT Total value of all lots 1 to 11 PS6,600,000 including VAT GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a maximum value of PS500,000 for each of the 11 lots excluding vat, the 4 year framework period and contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement. In exceptional circumstances, if the successful contractor is unable to carry out work, the Education Authority reserves the right, at their discretion, to engage another successful contractor from another Lot. Mini-Competitions: Further competitions may be commissioned during the framework term for additional Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying Services. Such competitions will be run with all Contractors appointed to the framework, irrespective of the Lot they were awarded unless otherwise excluded through poor performance. At the time of any mini-competition, the Clients will decide. the Contract term, which shall be no longer than a period of four years.

Section 2 - Lots 12 to 14 Tree Surveying

FMM-21-008 Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying for the Education Authority. Additional information: Education Authority for Northern Ireland has awarded the following competition - a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying Services throughout Northern Ireland. This framework Agreement has been established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus, Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fecolleges, Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/schoolfinder/, Independent Schools in N https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/, Libraries NI https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centres, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC, Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE who may also use this Framework. The value shown in II.2.6 is the highest value estimated in the following range for all Tree Surveying lots 12, 13 and 14: PS150,000 and PS900,000 excluding VAT Total value for lots 12 to 14 PS1,080,000 including VAT GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a maximum value of PS300,000 for each of the 3 Tree Survey lots excluding vat, the 4 year framework period and contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage volume or value of orders required under this Framework Agreement. In exceptional circumstances, if the successful contractor is unable to carry out work, the Education Authority reserves the right, at their discretion, to engage another successful contractor from another Lot. Mini-Competitions:Further competitions may be commissioned during the framework term for additional Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying Services. Such competitions will be run with all Contractors appointed to the framework, irrespective of the Lot they were awarded unless otherwise excluded through poor performance. At the time of any mini-competition, the Clients will decide. the Contract term, which shall be no longer than a period of four years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037218
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013056-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

03400000 - Forestry and logging products

71355000 - Surveying services

77200000 - Forestry services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

77341000 - Tree pruning

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Authority NI
Additional Buyers

Armagh Observatory

Armagh Planetarium

Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment

Libraries NI

Middletown Centre for Autism

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

GREENTOWN ENVIRONMENTAL LTD

John Courtney Tree Surgery

John Morris Arboricultural Consultancy

M Large Tree Services Ltd

NORTHERN TREE SERVICES LTD

R M GREENKEEPER LTD

Further Information

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