Tender

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Related Services (2024 - 2027)

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Feb 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Trafford Council has issued a tender for a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Related Services (2024 – 2027) in the horticultural services sector. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period ending on 11th March 2024. This opportunity presents potential business growth for organisations providing arboricultural works, emergency call out services, works for restricted access, stump grinding, epicormic growth removal, and supply of trees.

Businesses specialized in horticultural services, tree maintenance, and arboricultural works are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement opportunity by Trafford Council offers contracts divided into 6 lots, each with specific requirements and duration. The contract period is from 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2027, with possibilities for extensions up to 31st May 2028. Interested organisations can submit their proposals electronically through the provided submission link at http://www.the-chest.org.uk.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Related Services (2024 - 2027)

Notice Description

Trafford Council is developing a framework agreement to facilitate the procurement of a full spectrum of arboricultural works. The framework will be divided in to 6 Lots and those Lots will operate by using schedules of rates submitted by contractors as part of the process or by call-off contracts where contractors will be invited to provide quotations for work in a 'mini-competition' format. The services are to be split into 6 Lots and include: - Lot 1 Tree pruning, felling and full spectrum of arboricultural works Lot 2 Emergency call out works Lot 3 Works for restricted access Lot 4 Stump Grinding & reinstatement Lot 5 Epicormic growth removal Lot 6 Supply of trees

Lot Information

Lot 1 Tree pruning, felling and full spectrum of arboricultural works

The Council require organisations to provide a full spectrum of arboricultural works including tree pruning, thinning, felling and crown reduction works.

Renewal: This contract will be in place from 01 June 2024 to 31 May 2027 with the option to extend this contract for further periods of time up to 12 months in aggregate to 31 May 2028.

Lot 2 Emergency Call Out Works

The Council requires the following Service(s) To provide an Emergency Arboricultural service both Out-of-Hours and during Working Hours in respect of tree maintenance, to include tree inspection, tree surgery, stump removal, temporary re-instatement of tree pits, tree pruning to be carried out next to highways, in parks and open spaces, in social services property, communal housing areas, schools, cemeteries and Housing Trust land in the Borough of Trafford. The process for ordering works will be as follows; 1. Emergency tree works are identified by a tree officer. 2. Tree officer then contacts the successful call out contractor. 3. Details of the site location and the desired works are then given to the contractor. 4. The contractor attends the site and undertakes the emergency work as discussed with the tree officer. 5. The tree works are then completed, and the number of hours spent on site is provided to the tree officer.

Renewal: This contract will be in place from 01 June 2024 to 31 May 2027 with the option to extend this contract for further periods of time up to 12 months in aggregate to 31 May 2028.

Lot 3 Works for Restricted Access

The Council is seeking contractors to carry out arboricultural works, with access to restricted sites such as Trafford Housing Trust properties, schools and social services.

Renewal: This contract will be in place from 01 June 2024 to 31 May 2027 with the option to extend this contract for further periods of time up to 12 months in aggregate to 31 May 2028.

Lot 4 Stump Grinding & Reinstatement

The Council require a number of fully qualified stump grinding contractors to undertake the removal of stumps on the highway, in parks and open spaces. Where stated we will look to the contractor to provide a reinstatement for each location - these will be in a number of different surfaces i.e. tarmac, flag and grass.

Renewal: This contract will be in place from 01 June 2024 to 31 May 2027 with the option to extend this contract for further periods of time up to 12 months in aggregate to 31 May 2028.

Lot 5 Epicormic Growth

This work comprises of the removal of all basal and epicormic growth from the bases and trunks of the specified trees.

Renewal: This contract will be in place from 01 June 2024 to 31 May 2027 with the option to extend this contract for further periods of time up to 12 months in aggregate to 31 May 2028.

Lot 6 Supply of Trees

The Council is looking to appoint a number of organisations to supply a range of trees to include extra heavy standard, containerised trees, light standards. The Council may also require the provision of root balled and bare rooted trees to the specification within the tender pack.

Renewal: This contract will be in place from 01 June 2024 to 31 May 2027 with the option to extend this contract for further periods of time up to 12 months in aggregate to 31 May 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04396f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004680-2024
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

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

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,176,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Kelly Black
Contact Email
kelly.black@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7977555885

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

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