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Scottish Forestry Arboriculture Services Scotland Framework

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Scottish Forestry, based in Edinburgh, seeking to establish a framework for Arboriculture services across Scotland. This open tender, titled "Scottish Forestry Arboriculture Services Scotland Framework," aims to provide vital services for felling and cross-cutting trees affected by harmful insects and pathogens. The tender was initiated on June 22, 2021, with a submission deadline of July 26, 2021, and offers a total contract value of £60,000. The procurement falls under the environmental protection industry category and is currently at the award stage, having already been assigned to three suppliers: M&H Tree Services Ltd, Murray Forestry Ltd, and Wakeley Tree Surgeons.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those focused on tree felling and environmental management. Companies that are adept at handling tree care, particularly with experience in managing trees affected by pests and pathogens, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant expertise and hold necessary insurance could benefit from this framework agreement, which is set to last up to four years with optional extensions.

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Notice Title

Scottish Forestry Arboriculture Services Scotland Framework

Notice Description

Scottish Forestry has a requirement for a Framework to be available to provide Arboriculture services to fell and cross cut trees with, or close to having damaging insects or pathogens e.g. Phytophthera ramorum. The service required will comprise both planned and to a lesser extent, unplanned tree felling across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Forestry are looking to appoint three suppliers to the Framework Agreement for Arboriculture services to fell and cross cut trees with, or close to having damaging insects or pathogens e.g. Phytophthera ramorum. The service required is likely to comprise both planned and to a lesser extent, unplanned tree felling across Scotland. Potential duties include full tree and/or sectional felling, tree climbing and branch removal for sampling. The work is typically required on single trees or small numbers of trees.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year optional extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000657428
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429212
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

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


CPV Codes

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

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FORESTRY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynda.collin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

M&H TREE SERVICES

MURRAY FORESTRY

WAKELEY TREE SURGEONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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