Award

Provision of Tree Surgery & Maintenance

SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2023 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

05 May 2023 at 00:00

Tender

27 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Housing Association is seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Tree Surgery and related Maintenance works within its housing developments. This contract falls under the industry category of "Housing and community amenities" and is in the services procurement category. The tender, identified as SBHA TS 2023, is currently at the award stage, with a contract signed on August 15, 2023. The procurement method used is an Open procedure. The location of the procurement is in Selkirk, UK, with the buying organisation being the Scottish Borders Housing Association.

This tender for Tree Surgery and Maintenance services by the Scottish Borders Housing Association presents opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses specialising in landscaping, tree surgery, and maintenance works. Businesses able to comply with the specified requirements, codes of practice, and quality criteria outlined in the tender are well-suited to compete. The contract offers potential business growth in the housing and community amenities sector, providing a chance to contribute to community enhancement while ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations and standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tree Surgery & Maintenance

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) is seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Tree Surgery and related Maintenance works to landscaped areas within its housing developments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Tree Surgery Services and related Maintenance works. Works are generally to be in accordance with BS3998;2010 Tree Work - Recommendations and shall comply with all current Codes of Practice, statutory requirements, Building Regulations and British Standards. The recommendations and observations of the Appendix 3 Tree Survey Report included within these tender documents should also be complied with.. SBHA have aimed to encompass all their requirements, the volumes and schedule of work cannot be guaranteed. The Customer may order any variation to any part of the Works that for any other reason shall in the Customer's opinion be desirable. Variations will not exceed 50% of the original value of the Contract, and, will not alter the overall nature of the Contract.

Options: SBHA have aimed to encompass all their requirements, the volumes and schedule of work cannot be guaranteed. The Customer may order any variation to any part of the Works that for any other reason shall in the Customer's opinion be desirable. Variations will not exceed 50% of the original value of the Contract, and, will not alter the overall nature of the Contract.

Renewal: 1 extension x 12 months (included in the 36 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000730426
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486060
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20232 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Paul Cartner
Contact Email
paul.cartner@bakermallet.com
Contact Phone
+44 1228210184

Buyer Location

Locality
SELKIRK
Postcode
TD7 5DT
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN O'CONNER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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