--- title: "Arboricultural Contract - To carry out County-wide Tree Inspections Surveys & Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c871472-488c-432d-b81c-491d73f6d170" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c871472-488c-432d-b81c-491d73f6d170" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c871472-488c-432d-b81c-491d73f6d170.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c871472-488c-432d-b81c-491d73f6d170.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-22" --- # Arboricultural Contract - To carry out County-wide Tree Inspections Surveys & Maintenance Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c871472-488c-432d-b81c-491d73f6d170 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c871472-488c-432d-b81c-491d73f6d170) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c871472-488c-432d-b81c-491d73f6d170.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Arboricultural Contract - To carry out County-wide Tree Inspections Surveys & Maintenance". The contract aims to engage qualified Arboricultural Contractors for an initial term of three years, with an option for a further year, starting on 1st November 2021. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 24th September 2021. This public procurement falls under the Forestry services industry category, and the services will be delivered in Worcestershire, West Midlands, within the postal code WR5 2NP. The procurement method is an open procedure as it is above the threshold. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses that specialise in arboricultural services and have experience in tree inspections, management, and maintenance. The successful contractor will need to demonstrate a competitive approach, focusing on environmental benefits and safety. This contract represents a significant opportunity for growth in the forestry sector, particularly for SMEs looking to expand their capabilities in delivering sustainable environmental services across local government contracts. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council invite suitable, qualified and experienced Arboricultural Contractors to carry out Tree Surveys & Inspections and Maintenance on behalf of Worcestershire County Council. The contract will run for an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Anticipated start date: 01st November 2021 The successful suppliers will need to demonstrate a commercially competitive model that will demonstrate a commercial, environmental and innovative approach that would be of benefit to the Authority whilst maintaining the highest levels of safety. The purpose of the contract is to enhance the environment and ensure that trees on the council estate are well managed, in particular to: Lot 1 Tree Inspections Surveys - Pro-active Tree Management o minimise the risk to persons and property o increase bio-diversity and minimise the adverse effects of maintenance activities on the environment Lot 2 Tree Maintenance & Reactive Callouts o trees are maintained in a healthy vigorous condition through a pro-active inspection and maintenance regime o increase bio-diversity and minimise the adverse effects of maintenance activities on the environment We are seeking to appoint either a sole contractor to deliver both Lots or separate contractors for each. Each of these contractors must be appropriately experienced and employ staff that has the correct level of qualifications and industry specific experience. It is on this basis that we invite suitable consultants and contractors to provide a full turn-key contract compliant quotation, to deliver this contract within set time scales. To register your interest or to download all tender documents please visit the Worcestershire County Council's e-procurement portal at: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire All tender documents must be uploaded to the portal by the due date as late returns will not be accepted. Tenders and supporting documents shall be in English and any contract subsequently entered in to shall be subject to English Law. Please note that the Supplier is responsible for obtaining all information necessary for the preparation of the tender submission. All cost, expenses and liabilities incurred by the Supplier in connection with the preparation of their submission, the Form of Tender and Pricing Schedule shall be borne by the Supplier. Worcestershire County Council reserve the right not to award a contract in full or in part. Additional information: To register your interest or to download all tender documents please visit the Worcestershire County Council's e-procurement portal at: https//:www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9329d127-114f-4629-9441-749d97b5d301 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry ## Release History - 22 Sep 2021 at 07:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9329d127-114f-4629-9441-749d97b5d301 - 23 Aug 2021 at 12:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9329d127-114f-4629-9441-749d97b5d301 - 23 Aug 2021 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9329d127-114f-4629-9441-749d97b5d301 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9329d127-114f-4629-9441-749d97b5d301 22nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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