This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Tender

20 Sep 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lothian is currently engaged in the "Term Contract for Arboreal Management & Tree Surgery Services," which falls under the health industry category. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract valued at £2.7 million, signed on 7th February 2020. This framework contract covers an initial period of two years, with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The services required include tree felling and pruning, removal of hedges and stumps, and other related arboreal management tasks across approximately 150 properties including several main hospital sites in the region of Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in tree surgery and landscaping services, particularly those with capabilities in emergency call-outs and reactive works. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing tree health and compliance with health and safety regulations will be well-suited to compete. Given the scale and nature of the projects, businesses involved in horticulture, environmental services, and grounds maintenance are encouraged to explore this contracting opportunity for potential growth.

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Notice Title

Term Contract for Arboreal Management & Tree Surgery Services

Notice Description

NHS Lothian Estates Department is responsible for the 24/7 planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment across approximately 150 properties including 6 main hospital sites. The department is also involved in minor construction projects, installation of new equipment, upgrading and refurbishment of wards. At times of high demand upon the service, there may be a need to supplement the existing NHSL workforce with Tree Surgery and Arboreal Management & Associated Service contractors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian Estates Department is responsible for the 24/7 planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment across approximately 150 properties including 6 main hospital sites. The department is also involved in minor construction projects, installation of new equipment, upgrading and refurbishment of wards. At times of high demand upon the service, there may be a need to supplement the existing NHSL workforce with Arboreal Management and Tree Surgery Service contractors. This is a single Lot tender consisting Arboreal Management and Tree Surgery Services. This Tender is for Term Contract work for smaller single trade projects with a value less than 50K GBP (excluding VAT). The resulting contract will be a ranked Framework Contract covering an initial two year period (2020 to 2022) with an option to extend for a further 12 months to maximum of four years. Examples of works that could be covered by this contract include: Tree Felling & Pruning Remove Hedges, Trees & Stumps Tree Surveys Traffic Management Waste Removal 24/7 365 Standby Service for Emergency Call Outs and Reactive Works. Replanting Trees & Hedges

Renewal: An optional + 12 months, + 12 month extension may apply after the two year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000598310
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380055
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lothian
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH10 5HF
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Morningside
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Ayrshire Tree Surgeons Ltd

Edinburgh Gardeners

Living Solutions

TD Tree & Land Services Ltd

Tree Landscaping Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366841
    Term Contract for Arboreal Management & Tree Surgery Services - NHS Lothian Estates Department is responsible for the 24/7 planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment across approximately 150 properties including 6 main hospital sites. The department is also involved in minor construction projects, installation of new equipment, upgrading and refurbishment of wards. At times of high demand upon the service, there may be a need to supplement the existing NHSL workforce with Tree Surgery and Arboreal Management & Associated Service contractors.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380055
    Term Contract for Arboreal Management & Tree Surgery Services - NHS Lothian Estates Department is responsible for the 24/7 planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment across approximately 150 properties including 6 main hospital sites. The department is also involved in minor construction projects, installation of new equipment, upgrading and refurbishment of wards. At times of high demand upon the service, there may be a need to supplement the existing NHSL workforce with Tree Surgery and Arboreal Management & Associated Service contractors.

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