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Arboriculture framework - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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31 Jan 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has initiated a tender for an Arboriculture framework, requiring comprehensive tree-maintenance services within its premises, which include felling, pruning, stump grinding, planting, and shrub clearance. The contract is set within the industry category of Tree-maintenance services (CPV: 77211500) and will cover both reactive and planned maintenance, including statutory upkeep and emergency arboricultural activities. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender submission deadline of 3rd March 2025. The framework agreement is intended to commence on 1st August 2025, for an initial period of two years, with the possibility to extend for two further one-year periods subject to mutual agreement.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in horticultural and arboricultural services. Firms capable of providing timely and high-quality maintenance and emergency tree surgery services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure method adopted by the University of Aberdeen ensures transparency and fair competition, inviting bids via electronic submission methods. This tender allows businesses to engage in a long-term contract and establish a partnership with a reputable educational institution, potentially enhancing their market presence and credentials within the sector.

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Notice Title

Arboriculture framework - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: A fully comprehensive Tree Surgery Service which will operate on all property owned by the University of Aberdeen (UoA). The service will involve a full range of Arboricultural activities including the felling and pruning of trees, stump grinding, planting and shrub clearance. Emergency Arboricultural activities also fall within the scope of this Contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: A fully comprehensive Tree Surgery Service which will operate on all property owned by the University of Aberdeen (UoA). The service will involve a full range of Arboricultural activities including the felling and pruning of trees, stump grinding, planting and shrub clearance. Emergency Arboricultural activities also fall within the scope of this Contract Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04da89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003264-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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