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# Tender for Tree Maintenance Services & Arboricultural Services - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99c1a909-14fa-41ba-b533-fee37900b4f1

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting suppliers to participate in the recently awarded contract for Tree Maintenance and Arboricultural Services, which falls under the CPV classification for tree-clearing services. This contract encompasses a range of activities including tree pruning, maintenance, and emergency response services across the borough of Sandwell, particularly in public parks and highways. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the deadline for tenders closing on 7th December 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management, landscaping, and arboricultural services to engage in local government contracts. Companies that can provide responsive service delivery and possess experience in tree maintenance and management would be well-suited to participate. With the Council aiming to appoint multiple contractors based on performance, this is a chance for firms to establish ongoing partnerships with the Council while contributing to the upkeep of community spaces in Sandwell.

## Notice

Tree Maintenance Services & Arboricultural Services Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") wishes to invite interested suppliers ("Tenderers") to participate in a tender exercise in relation to the provision of Tree Maintenance Services & Arboricultural Services ("Invitation to Tender" or "ITT"). The Council has identified its requirement to establish a Framework Agreement ("Contract") to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Contractor's. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council"), under the care of the Council's Urban Forestry Unit deals with the inspection and maintenance of the Council's tree stock. These works are primarily on highways, parks and open spaces, although they do carry out work on all other Council land where trees are located at the request of the Land Manager. Additional work is undertaken for the Neighbourhoods Directorate within the gardens of tenanted homes and sheltered accommodation, Sandwell Leisure Trust, Cultural Services, Sandwell Education Authority and Highways Maintenance. The Council does not assist with work on trees located on private land unless it is deemed to be dead, diseased or dangerous. All trees that fall under the ownership or management of the Council are protected. Therefore, it is illegal for anyone other than, instructed and approved tree surgeons to prune, fell or carry out any form of works to these trees. For this purpose the Council has identified its requirement to establish a Contract, appointing suitably qualified and experienced Contractor's. Responsive service delivery will be required to undertake identified reactive and planned maintenance and Arboricultural services relating to trees and shrubs which fall under the Council's ownership or management, on an as and when required basis within the Borough of Sandwell. The Contract will include, but not limited to provision of the following tree maintenance services and Arboricultural services: Tree pruning, tree cutting, tree clearing, tree maintenance, hedge cutting / pruning, crown reduction, tree removal (felling, sectional, dismantling), crane assisted tree removals, stump removal, stump chemical treatment, associated waste removal, large shrub removal, emergency call out, make safe 24 hour response, Arboricultural advice and tree surveys. It is the Council's intention to appoint the top 3 scoring tenderers to the Contract (subject to sufficient tenders being received). But reserves the right to appoint one or two suppliers should the Council not receive a sufficient number of acceptable tenders. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other rel...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f685882-779d-4796-86a6-260b2b9ab142 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACORN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT GROUP; BEECHWOOD TREES AND LANDSCAPES; MIDLAND FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2017 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f685882-779d-4796-86a6-260b2b9ab142

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f685882-779d-4796-86a6-260b2b9ab142
  8th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

## Provenance

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