--- title: "P0560_2021 - Arboriculture Services (Non-PFI) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db0997d0-fb59-4223-88b7-9ac8990ba3da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db0997d0-fb59-4223-88b7-9ac8990ba3da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db0997d0-fb59-4223-88b7-9ac8990ba3da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db0997d0-fb59-4223-88b7-9ac8990ba3da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-29" --- # P0560_2021 - Arboriculture Services (Non-PFI) - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db0997d0-fb59-4223-88b7-9ac8990ba3da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db0997d0-fb59-4223-88b7-9ac8990ba3da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db0997d0-fb59-4223-88b7-9ac8990ba3da.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has recently awarded a contract for arboriculture services under the title "P0560_2021 - Arboriculture Services (Non-PFI) - AWARD." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on tree maintenance, with a significant requirement for managing the Council's extensive tree stock of approximately 736,000 trees in the West Midlands. The contract has been established as a framework agreement lasting five years, divided into two geographical lots, and was initiated using an open procurement method. The award was officially published on 29 September 2021, with the contract commencing on 1 July 2021 and concluding on 30 June 2025. Businesses interested in this opportunity were required to submit their Selection Questionnaire (SQ) by 12:00 noon on 16 March 2021 to proceed with the tendering process. This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in tree maintenance and related services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Relevant companies might include tree surgeons, landscape maintenance firms, and environmental service providers that possess expertise in diverse arboricultural tasks such as young tree maintenance, pruning, and tree surveys. Given the comprehensive range of services outlined in the framework, including emergency works and periodic tree inspections, businesses can strategically align their offerings to meet the requirements of the Council and contribute to sustainable urban forestry management. Potential competitors are encouraged to establish their qualifications and readiness to engage in ongoing tree maintenance projects over the contract duration. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of non-PFI tree maintenance. The Council has approximately 736,000 trees within its tree stock on land which it is responsible for. All the trees require periodic surveys to determine the required level of maintenance and to ensure that any emergency works are carried out to ensure that the Council adheres to its legal obligations. The Council's requirement for arboriculture services is wide ranging. The list below has been provided as an indicative list of some or all of the services that will be required under the framework agreements. Actual work will be dependent on tree inspections carried out by the Council's tree officers and the subsequent issue of a work order. ? Young Tree Maintenance ? Formative Pruning ? Maintenance of Guarding, Support & Irrigation Systems ? Epicormic Growth Removal ? Crown Lifting ? Crown Thinning ? Crown Reduction ? Crown Reduction - Obstacles ? Conservation Deadwood ? Deadwood ? Crown Clean ? Pollard ? Aerial Inspection ? Ivy -sever at base ? Bracing ? Tree Felling ? Silvacultural Felling ? Trees in Close Proximity to Watercourses ? Extraction ? Coppicing ? Re-coppicing ? Stumps Removal ? Habitat Sticks ? Stump Treatment ? Root Pruning ? Lamp Column/Sign Clearance ? Hedge Reduction ? Tree Surveys ? Tree Planting The framework agreement will be for five (5) years and tendered by two Lots based on geographical areas, one for the north and the other for the south. The Framework will follow the restricted procedure. Bidder's must be successful at the selection questionnaire stage (SQ) in order to be admitted to the tender stage (ITT). The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register which will enable you to download all relevant Selection Questionnaire (SQ) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed SQ submission should be returned by 12:00 noon on 16 March 2021 via the 'In-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150937d8-7014-4bb8-844f-e3c9856017ac | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,750,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GRISTWOOD AND TOMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2021 at 22:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150937d8-7014-4bb8-844f-e3c9856017ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150937d8-7014-4bb8-844f-e3c9856017ac 29th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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