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31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, Scotland, has initiated a public procurement process for an Arboriculture framework contract. This contract involves providing a comprehensive Tree Surgery Service for all university-owned properties, covering both reactive and planned maintenance as well as emergency arboricultural activities. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. Interested bidders must submit their electronic proposals by 12:00 PM on 3rd March 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2025, with an initial period of two years, extendable for up to two additional periods of 12 months each.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in arboriculture and related services such as tree surgery, stump grinding, and shrub clearance. Businesses with experience in maintaining a resilient and sustainable supply chain, paying subcontractors promptly, and capable of delivering high-quality arboricultural services would be well-suited to compete. This framework contract allows for the participation of up to two contractors, creating a competitive environment for qualified businesses aiming to expand their presence in the public sector and establish a long-term relationship with a reputable education institution.

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Notice Title

Arboriculture framework - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: A fully comprehensive Tree Surgery Service which will operate on all property owned by the University of Aberdeen (UoA). The service will involve a full range of Arboricultural activities including the felling and pruning of trees, stump grinding, planting and shrub clearance. Emergency Arboricultural activities also fall within the scope of this Contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: A fully comprehensive Tree Surgery Service which will operate on all property owned by the University of Aberdeen (UoA). The service will involve a full range of Arboricultural activities including the felling and pruning of trees, stump grinding, planting and shrub clearance. Emergency Arboricultural activities also fall within the scope of this Contract. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522947
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Aberdeen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522947
    Arboriculture framework - University of Aberdeen - The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: A fully comprehensive Tree Surgery Service which will operate on all property owned by the University of Aberdeen (UoA). The service will involve a full range of Arboricultural activities including the felling and pruning of trees, stump grinding, planting and shrub clearance. Emergency Arboricultural activities also fall within the scope of this Contract

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