Award

Provision of Tree Surgery & Maintenance

SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Award

15 Aug 2023 at 15:51

TenderUpdate

05 May 2023 at 10:29

Tender

27 Apr 2023 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Tree Surgery & Maintenance" services. The tender encompassed tree-maintenance services within landscaped areas of SBHA's housing developments. The contract was awarded to John O'Conner Grounds Maintenance Ltd. The procurement stage was cancelled, and the award was made following quality and price criteria.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the tree maintenance industry, particularly those offering tree-cutting and tree-maintenance services. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing fair competition for SMEs and other suppliers. The award criteria included quality and price considerations, with an emphasis on service excellence. Businesses interested in long-term service contracts and meeting high-quality standards are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tree Surgery & Maintenance

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) is seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Tree Surgery and related Maintenance works to landscaped areas within its housing developments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Tree Surgery Services and related Maintenance works. Works are generally to be in accordance with BS3998;2010 Tree Work - Recommendations and shall comply with all current Codes of Practice, statutory requirements, Building Regulations and British Standards. The recommendations and observations of the Appendix 3 Tree Survey Report included within these tender documents should also be complied with. Additional information: SBHA have aimed to encompass all their requirements, the volumes and schedule of work cannot be guaranteed. The Customer may order any variation to any part of the Works that for any other reason shall in the Customer's opinion be desirable. Variations will not exceed 50% of the original value of the Contract, and, will not alter the overall nature of the Contract.

Options: SBHA have aimed to encompass all their requirements, the volumes and schedule of work cannot be guaranteed. The Customer may order any variation to any part of the Works that for any other reason shall in the Customer's opinion be desirable. Variations will not exceed 50% of the original value of the Contract, and, will not alter the overall nature of the Contract.

Renewal: 1 extension x 12 months (included in the 36 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c4a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023946-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Paul Cartner
Contact Email
paul.cartner@bakermallet.com
Contact Phone
+44 1228210184

Buyer Location

Locality
SELKIRK
Postcode
TD7 5DT
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN O'CONNER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

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