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Arboricultural Services Framework for Parks and Green Spaces in the Cumberland Area

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2025 at 10:02

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16 Aug 2024 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has finalised the procurement process for the Arboricultural Services Framework aimed at maintaining parks and green spaces within the Cumberland area. This framework, divided into northern and southern regions, addresses both standard and specialist tree works. The procurement followed an open procedure, and significant milestones include an award date of December 9, 2024, and the completion of the tender process on January 6, 2025. The industry category is forestry services, with CPV code 77200000, and the total framework value is estimated at £480,000.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the forestry and horticulture sectors. Particularly appealing to businesses with existing qualifications such as 'Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor' status, the framework’s division into multiple lots allows specialised firms to bid for segments suited to their expertise, such as tree surgery, technical arboricultural work, and stump grinding. The contract demands high quality, social value contributions, and competitive pricing, creating an equitable playing field for experienced local contractors.

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Notice Title

Arboricultural Services Framework for Parks and Green Spaces in the Cumberland Area

Notice Description

A framework agreement for arboricultural services on parks and green spaces in the Cumberland district. The agreement will be divided into two areas, Northern and Southern Cumberland, reflecting the extent of the district and also existing arrangements by which tree work is being undertaken. Within each area there will be a further sub-division to reflect standard tree works (most work undertaken) and specialist works, where officer discretion identifies a need for technical work on sensitive or vulnerable sites.

Lot Information

Northern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work)

Northern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for work of a technical nature on sensitive or vulnerable sites which demands the highest standards. This lot will only consider the dismantling or felling of trees and does not include the removal of large volumes of material off a site nor the grinding of stumps. Contractors wishing to apply for this lot must demonstrate current 'Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor' status.

Northern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work)

Northern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for all tree surgery work (including climbing and use of aerial platforms), tree felling, scrub clearance, hedge laying/coppicing, timber extraction and stump grinding. Contractors will be expected to evidence all necessary training and insurances and will be required to work to pre-determined quality standards.

Southern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work)

Southern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for work of a technical nature on sensitive or vulnerable sites which demands the highest standards. This lot will only consider the dismantling or felling of trees and does not include the removal of large volumes of material off a site nor the grinding of stumps. Contractors wishing to apply for this lot must demonstrate current 'Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor' status.

Southern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work)

Southern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for all tree surgery work (including climbing and use of aerial platforms), tree felling, scrub clearance, hedge laying/coppicing, timber extraction and stump grinding. Contractors will be expected to evidence all necessary training and insurances and will be required to work to pre-determined quality standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000147-2025
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Dawn Reid
Contact Email
dawn.reid@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003733370

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ARBORSCAPE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

DEAN LITTLE TREE SURGERY

EUROFOREST

GREAVES TREE SERVICES

MARK LLOYD TREES

ORCHARD TREE SURGERY

SPECIAL BRANCH TREE SERVICES(NE

TIVOLI GROUP

TYLA SERVICES

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