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title: "Lancaster University - Expressions of Interest (EOI)/Supplier Selection Stage invitation for Arboricultural and Landscaping Framework"
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# Lancaster University - Expressions of Interest (EOI)/Supplier Selection Stage invitation for Arboricultural and Landscaping Framework

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84170ce3-e515-45a9-83c7-d227361b859a

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## Summary

The procurement process at Lancaster University involves the invitation for expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations interested in tendering for the Arboricultural and Landscaping Framework contract. The University estate, covering 560 acres, requires arboricultural and general landscaping works. The University aims to establish a Framework with up to three suppliers for each lot, with deadlines for submission and commencement of the contract specified.

This tender opportunity at Lancaster University is suitable for businesses involved in landscape gardening and horticultural services, particularly those capable of undertaking arboricultural and landscaping works on a large scale. The contract period spans four years, providing stability for successful suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and interested parties must adhere to the prescribed format for submitting responses through the University's e-tendering portal.

## Notice

FORMAL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED PRIOR TO THE RUNNING OF A CLOSED TENDER: Lancaster University is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations interested in tendering for the Arboricultural and Landscaping Framework contract on campus. If your organisation will have the resource and capacity for delivering this service, and wishes to be considered for tendering, please respond as instructed. After assessing the EOI responses, the University will shortlist suppliers and invite those to participate in the closed Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The University estate covers 560 acres (227 ha), encompassing grassland, playing fields, woodlands, sport pitches and a number of water bodies. Lot 1 Arboricultural works - Trees are a major feature of the landscape at Lancaster with the campus containing approximately 25,000 individual and woodland trees. The in-house grounds team is trained to undertaken small elements of the required arboricultural work; however, contractual support is required to undertaken regular works to ensure the tree stock is managed in a safe way. The University employs a consultancy practice to undertake an annual tree survey. This survey work generates a range of operations including felling, dead wooding, canopy reduction and other arboricultural operations. As and when this work list is generated contractors will be asked to individually price the work taking into consideration the established specification for arboricultural works. Lot 2 General Landscaping works - The in-house Grounds and Clean Team at Lancaster University are responsible for maintaining a number of the distinctive elements of the Campus. The general maintenance of the campus landscape, encompasses all grassed and shrub areas, paths and hedges, trees and woodland margins, and areas of water including Lake Carter. To support this operation contractors are asked to undertake distinctive pieces of work which could include, path construction, fencing, formation of lawns, shrub bed maintenance, herbicide application, tree & shrub planting work, pond clearance and high-level pruning works etc. The University aims to establish a Framework with up to three suppliers on each Lot. The University is now inviting formally structured expressions of interest in the service, before running a closed tender. RESPONSES MUST BE IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT. Please download the Expression of Interest document along with all attachments including the draft contract from the University's e-tendering portal (In-Tend). RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS SAME PORTAL AND NOT EMAILED DIRECT TO THE BUYER. University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe1cec6-dbd3-4270-b343-c34d759d01a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | GAVIN JONES; HORTICON; LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP; TILHILL FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2023 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe1cec6-dbd3-4270-b343-c34d759d01a0
- 29 Apr 2022 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f605fff9-7c39-45c9-b2ec-d5c8624bce76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe1cec6-dbd3-4270-b343-c34d759d01a0
  26th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f605fff9-7c39-45c9-b2ec-d5c8624bce76
  29th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help122

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