--- title: "P5718 Arboriculture Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d22d8ec9-c2fd-43d0-b89a-faaffd42cb1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d22d8ec9-c2fd-43d0-b89a-faaffd42cb1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d22d8ec9-c2fd-43d0-b89a-faaffd42cb1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d22d8ec9-c2fd-43d0-b89a-faaffd42cb1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2021-03-08" --- # P5718 Arboriculture Contract Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d22d8ec9-c2fd-43d0-b89a-faaffd42cb1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d22d8ec9-c2fd-43d0-b89a-faaffd42cb1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d22d8ec9-c2fd-43d0-b89a-faaffd42cb1e.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is initiating the P5718 Arboriculture Contract, aimed at providing arboriculture services within the borough. This procurement falls under the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services category. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 6th April 2021, with an informational virtual event scheduled for 9th April 2021. Interested suppliers must register by noon on the deadline date. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,250,000. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in arboriculture, particularly those with capabilities in tree management, pruning, felling, and planting operations according to British Standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal contract to pursue due to the emphasis on high-quality service delivery and compliance. By engaging with this process, businesses can potentially contribute to the management of Tower Hamlets' extensive tree stock of approximately 25,000 trees, thereby enhancing the public realm and expanding their portfolios within local government contracts. ## Notice For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition at this stage, the purpose is to advise the market of the forthcoming procurement of London Borough of Tower Hamlets Arboricultural contract and inviting potential suppliers to a virtual event to discuss a new exciting opportunity to undertake works within the Public Realm. This contract is for the provision of Arboriculture services throughout Tower Hamlets that meets the Council's requirement in order to safely carry out all works in relation to the Maintenance of Tower Hamlets owned tress within Parks and Highways Tower Hamlets has a managed tree stock of around 25,000 trees and their ongoing management is required to establish best practice in accordance with British standards (BSI - 3988 Including tasks within the following scope of operations - 1. Pruning operations - To meet BS 3998 - Undertaking works as specified to BSI standards 2. Felling operations - To meet BS 3998 - Safe removal of trees within the borough as specified by an authorising officer 3. Planting operations - To meet BS 8545 - The planting and maintenance of in excess of 600 tress per annum in locations as specified The contract is to deliver the highest quality service available, in line with current British Standards, to ensure Insurance compliance and to create and sustain an exemplar of Good Arboriculture, to be provided by an arboriculture Association approved Contractor. The event will be held on 9th April 2021 - Organisations wishing to attend the event are requested to register interest by emailing Matthew.Twohig@towerhamlets.gov.uk or via the portal by no later that 12 Noon on 6th April 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5598af06-4bf9-44d6-8eb5-074e4a39b085 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 2BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Poplar | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2021 at 14:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5598af06-4bf9-44d6-8eb5-074e4a39b085 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5598af06-4bf9-44d6-8eb5-074e4a39b085 8th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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