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Award

19 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Tender

22 Sep 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Dundee City Council has completed a procurement process for a framework of the survey and/or removal of trees for Ash Dieback. The tender, titled "TENDER FOR FRAMEWORK OF THE SURVEY AND/OR REMOVAL OF TREES FOR ASH DIEBACK," falls under the environmental protection industry category. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The tender's deadline was the 19th of February 2024. The contracting authority is the Dundee City Council, located at Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, UKM71, DD1 1NZ.

This tender opportunity provides business growth prospects for suppliers with expertise in tree surveying and removal, particularly those equipped with MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) and IPAF certification. Businesses focusing on environmental protection services, specifically related to tree management and disease monitoring, would be well-suited to compete for the various lots offered by the Dundee City Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TENDER FOR FRAMEWORK OF THE SURVEY AND/OR REMOVAL OF TREES FOR ASH DIEBACK

Notice Description

Suppliers have successfully been appointed to the framework.

Lot Information

Lot 3 Dundee West Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification - under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

Renewal: The initial framework period will be 2 years, with the option to extend. The purchaser will have the option to extend the framework for a further period of up to 12 months beyond the initial term, and then a further 12 months extension (2+1+1)

Lot 4 Dundee Central Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification - under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

Renewal: The initial framework period will be 2 years, with the option to extend. The purchaser will have the option to extend the framework for a further period of up to 12 months beyond the initial term, and then a further 12 months extension (2+1+1)

Lot 5 Dundee City Resurvey of Ash Trees

Dundee City Council are looking to appoint additional surveyors to resurvey and monitor the condition of identified ash trees. Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor to co-ordinate the surveys. Using the Dundee City Council Tree Management System, the contractor will carry out Ash Dieback surveys on specified trees and categorise into the appropriate stage of the disease- and provide recommendations and specifications for removal if necessary. Dundee City Council will provide access to the GIS based Tree Management system and provide training. The contractor will be expected to provide a suitable mobile device such as a tablet with in-built GPS to allow the use of Tree Management System Field Maps. The contractor will need to have the necessary field equipment and transport. The Surveyors will hold a relevant Arboriculture Certification (Degree or Equivalent) and experience in surveying trees for Ash Dieback and is expected to provide this prior to commencement of work.

Renewal: The initial framework period will be 2 years, with the option to extend. The purchaser will have the option to extend the framework for a further period of up to 12 months beyond the initial term, and then a further 12 months extension (2+1+1)

Lot 1 Strathmartine Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification - under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

Renewal: Contract period for 2 years, with the option to extend for 12 months, and then extend for the further 12 months (2+1+1)

Lot 2 Dundee East Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification - under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

Renewal: The initial framework period will be 2 years, with the option to extend. The purchaser will have the option to extend the framework for a further period of up to 12 months beyond the initial term, and then a further 12 months extension (2+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000744736
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499059
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dundee City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Euroforest

LJX Ltd

RSK ADAS Limited

Tivoli Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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