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14 Nov 2024 at 13:53

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03 Jul 2024 at 10:10

Tender

20 Jun 2024 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, along with its participating sector partners and their Arm’s Length Organisations, has conducted a procurement process for a Forestry and Arboricultural Works Framework. The tender, classified under the industry category of Agricultural, Forestry, Horticultural, Aquacultural and Apicultural Services, covers various locations within Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Borders. This open procurement process aims to appoint multiple experienced contractors to carry out tree works over a four-year period. The procurement has recently moved to the award stage, with Taylor Trees Limited, Euroforest, TD Tree & Land Services Ltd, Rural Skills Scotland Ltd., Inex Works Group Ltd, LJX Ltd, John O'Conner Grounds Maintenance Ltd, and Ayrshire Tree Surgeons Ltd being awarded contracts on 12th November 2024. The total indicative value of the framework is estimated at 950,000 GBP annually.

This framework agreement creates significant opportunities for businesses in the forestry and arboricultural sectors to work alongside council teams and meet specific work requests within designated timescales. Companies can benefit from the secure financial environment provided by the mandatory prompt payment clause, ensuring payment within 30 days throughout the supply chain. The presence of community benefits also encourages positive local engagement and outcomes. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with expertise in tree works and compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations, are well-suited to participate in this framework, promoting business growth and local economic development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Forestry and Arboricultural Works Framework

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council and Participating Sector Partners (PSP's) and their Arm's Length Organisations, wish to appoint specialist and experienced contractors to a Framework Agreement to carry out tree works at a variety of locations over the next four years. To carry out Forestry and Arboricultural Works as determined by the awarding Councils. To work alongside the Councils inhouse team To respond to and complete works requested within specified timescales

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council and Participating Sector Partners (PSP's) and their Arm's Length Organisations, wish to appoint specialist and experienced suppliers to a Framework Agreement to carry out tree works at a variety of locations over the next four years. To carry out Forestry and Arboricultural Works as determined by the awarding Councils. To work alongside the Councils inhouse team To respond to and complete works requested within specified timescales Additional information: Breakdown Figures provided are indicative Edinburgh Council 190,000 GBP per annum East Lothian Council 50,000 GBP per annum, West Lothian Council 60,000 GBP per annum, Midlothian Council 25,000 GBP per annum Fife Council and Borders Council - a specific budget is not currently identified , NHS Lothian 42,000 GBP Per annum

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047156
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036860-2024
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

16 - Agricultural machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Additional Buyers

East Lothian Council

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

Midlothian Council

Scottish Borders Council

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

West Lothian Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Ayrshire Tree Surgeons Ltd

Euroforest

Inex Works Group Ltd

John O'Conner Grounds Maintenance Ltd

LJX Ltd

Rural Skills Scotland Ltd.

TD Tree & Land Services Ltd

Taylor Trees Limited

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