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title: "P5718 Arboriculture Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029976"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS"
published: "2021-03-08"
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# P5718 Arboriculture Contract

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029976

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## Summary

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is initiating a planned tender for the "P5718 Arboriculture Contract," which falls under the agricultural and forestry services category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a virtual market engagement event scheduled for 9th April 2021. Interested organisations must register by 12 Noon on 6th April 2021. The contract involves maintenance of around 25,000 trees in Tower Hamlets’ parks and highways, adhering to British Standards (BSI) for various arboricultural operations including pruning, felling, and planting.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the landscaping, arboriculture, and environmental services sectors, particularly those with expertise in tree maintenance and management. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with British Standards and possess experience in handling large tree stocks would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in the upcoming virtual event will allow potential suppliers to gain insights into the Council's requirements and better position themselves for the forthcoming procurement process.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004613-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLI4 Inner London - East |

## 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 14:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004613-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

## Provenance

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