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Forestry and Arboricultural Works Framework

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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14 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

03 Jul 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

20 Jun 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, along with several other local councils and NHS National Services Scotland, is concluding the "Forestry and Arboricultural Works Framework". This open procurement process aimed to appoint up to six specialist contractors for various tree works across Edinburgh, Lothians, and Borders over the next four years. The framework includes Edinburgh Council with an annual budget of £190,000, East Lothian Council with £50,000, West Lothian Council with £60,000, Midlothian Council with £25,000, NHS Lothian with £42,000, and indicative budgets for Fife Council and Borders Council. The contract was signed on 12th November 2024 and is valued at £950,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The awarded contractors must carry out work alongside council in-house teams to complete tree works within specified timescales.

This framework presents significant business growth opportunities by providing long-term work across various locations for experienced forestry and arboricultural contractors. SMEs specialising in tree work, environmental management, and related services are well-suited to compete under this framework. This structured framework ensures steady work, fostering local businesses as they contribute to maintaining and enhancing public green spaces. The prompt payment clause ensures timely payments to subcontractors across all stages of the supply chain, enhancing cash flow management for participating businesses. The contract also encourages community benefits, supporting wider local economic growth and environmental sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forestry and Arboricultural Works Framework

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council and Participating Sector Partners (PSP's) and their Arm's Length Organisations, wish to appoint specialist and experienced contractors to a Framework Agreement to carry out tree works at a variety of locations over the next four years. To carry out Forestry and Arboricultural Works as determined by the awarding Councils. To work alongside the Councils inhouse team To respond to and complete works requested within specified timescales

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council and Participating Sector Partners (PSP's) and their Arm's Length Organisations, wish to appoint specialist and experienced suppliers to a Framework Agreement to carry out tree works at a variety of locations over the next four years. To carry out Forestry and Arboricultural Works as determined by the awarding Councils. To work alongside the Councils inhouse team To respond to and complete works requested within specified timescales. Breakdown Figures provided are indicative Edinburgh Council 190,000 GBP per annum East Lothian Council 50,000 GBP per annum, West Lothian Council 60,000 GBP per annum, Midlothian Council 25,000 GBP per annum Fife Council and Borders Council - a specific budget is not currently identified , NHS Lothian 42,000 GBP Per annum

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769835
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518349
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

16 - Agricultural machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Additional Buyers

East Lothian Council

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

Midlothian Council

Scottish Borders Council

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

West Lothian Council

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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Ayrshire Tree Surgeons Ltd

Euroforest

Inex Works Group Ltd

John O'Conner Grounds Maintenance Ltd

LJX Ltd

Rural Skills Scotland Ltd.

TD Tree & Land Services Ltd

Taylor Trees Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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