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Tree Cutting and Removal

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jun 2025 at 15:25

Tender

05 Jun 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is seeking tenders for the "Tree Cutting and Removal" project, as part of their ongoing procurement activities. This procurement, listed under the industry category "Tree-cutting services," requires the removal of fallen and at-risk trees in several parks, including Castle Road, Newark Castle Park, and Kelburn Park, located in the Greenock area, designated region UKM83. The current stage of the procurement is active, with an open procedure for submission. The tender invites contractors who are certified by the Aboricultural Association and mandates various certificates from participants. The contract is set to be awarded starting from 4th July 2025, following bid openings on the same date. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by the deadline on 4th July 2025 at noon.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the arboricultural sector, including those experienced in tree felling and removal services. With an emphasis on social value components and the potential for continued contracts in public safety and park maintenance, companies possessing the necessary technical expertise and certifications stand to gain significantly. Businesses that are certified members of the Aboricultural Association and those capable of demonstrating past experience in similar projects will be well-suited to compete. The need for compliance with economic, technical, and health and safety standards offers an excellent growth horizon for established operators looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts within the UK.

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Notice Title

Tree Cutting and Removal

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders to remove existing fallen trees and take down trees that are at risk of falling at Castle Road, Newark Castle Park and Kelburn Park. The successful contractor must be an approved ARB (Aboricultural Association) contractor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders to remove existing fallen trees and take down trees that are at risk of falling at Castle Road, Newark Castle Park and Kelburn Park. The successful contractor must be an approved ARB (Aboricultural Association) contractor. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030370-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712634

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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