--- title: "Tree Inspections" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-324148be-10cc-462c-9725-4ab9e6dccb4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-324148be-10cc-462c-9725-4ab9e6dccb4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-324148be-10cc-462c-9725-4ab9e6dccb4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-324148be-10cc-462c-9725-4ab9e6dccb4f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-17" --- # Tree Inspections Buyer: LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-324148be-10cc-462c-9725-4ab9e6dccb4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-324148be-10cc-462c-9725-4ab9e6dccb4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-324148be-10cc-462c-9725-4ab9e6dccb4f.json) ## Summary Lowestoft Town Council has issued a tender for Tree Inspections. The Council requires annual tree inspection services, risk management plans, and assessment of necessary works for 2023-24. The procurement method is limited with a competitive quotation process. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st July 2023 to 30th September 2023. The tender deadline is set for 3rd April 2023 at 5:00 PM BST. The industry category is tree-maintenance services, and the project location is in NR32. This tender from Lowestoft Town Council provides an opportunity for businesses offering tree maintenance services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses involved in works related to tree health and safety, risk management, and environmental conservation would be well-suited for this tender. Companies focusing on tree inspections, pest and disease management, and tree stock maintenance should consider applying for this opportunity. ## Notice Lowestoft Town Council is offering a Contract for annual inspection of trees, identification of works, and risk management plan for 2023-24 1. Summary Lowestoft Town Council is offering a contract, initially for 2023 to 2024 for: * Annual inspection of the health and safety of trees; and * A risk management plan including an assessment of needed works (with priorities and a cost estimate) and an inspection and management plan. Any work undertaken for Lowestoft Town Council must respect the context of our declaration of a Climate and Ecological Emergency and our desire to be environmentally positive, including by good management and maintenance of tree stock. Any quotations should cover the following services: * An annual inspection of all named sites. See Appendix for site details. Note sites vary considerably on number of trees. Checks on the overall health of the trees, including signs of pests and disease infestations, structural and soil problems and any relevant safety concerns (including in relation to impacts on people or to/from neighbouring buildings, structures, plants and/or trees). Findings to include an assessment of needed works with priorities and a cost estimate; and * A health, safety and risk management plan including an inspection plan, which takes account of the health and safety of the trees, their likely future growth pattern and their impact on people or to/from neighbouring buildings, structures, plants and/or trees). * Recommendations on managing or increasing our tree stock on sites, including where there is a need for successor planting for aged and/or at risk trees and where there are evident opportunities for environmental gains. * (Optional) A quotation to address the findings in line with identified priorities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a6d1d8-1b0d-44c9-8225-a2671114e1cb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR32 1DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Harbour & Normanston | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2023 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a6d1d8-1b0d-44c9-8225-a2671114e1cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a6d1d8-1b0d-44c9-8225-a2671114e1cb 17th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cca554b-8ae1-4680-a2b8-3ecd6c616efe - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6152e894-6ace-4ce0-b521-2c41d5fcc407 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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