--- title: "Arboricultural Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033123" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033123" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033123.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033123.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-28" --- # Arboricultural Services Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033123 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033123) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033123.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Arboricultural Services, classified under the tree-maintenance services sector. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with a total contract value of £1,160,000. The tender period is set to close on 13th June 2022, and interested suppliers can submit their proposals electronically via the designated procurement platform. The contract encompasses two lots: Lot 1 focuses on tree management and associated operations, while Lot 2 is dedicated to tree planting and aftercare operations. Both lots have specific requirements and a maximum number of contractors will be appointed for each. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in arboricultural services, landscaping, and environmental maintenance. Companies with experience in tree surgery, hedge management, and tree planting would be well-positioned to compete successfully. Participation in this framework agreement could enable businesses to secure long-term contracts and foster relationships with local government, paving the way for growth and further projects in the public sector. With up to five contractors being sought for Lot 1 and two for Lot 2, this is an ideal chance for providers to expand their portfolios and market presence within the local authority framework. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council invites Tenders for the Provision of Arboricultural Services. The Contract covers a range of tree works operations, from tree planting and aftercare, to more specialist tree surgery operations that require specialist equipment and training. The Council intends to let Framework Agreement(s) in 2 Lots. Potential suppliers may submit a tender for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 * Lot 1 - Provision of Tree maintenance and associated operations * Lot 2 - Tree planting and aftercare operations ### Lot Information Tree management and associated operations This Lot covers a range of tree works operations from hedge cutting, to more specialist tree surgery operations that require specialist equipment and training. The work includes, but is not limited to; * Formative pruning. * Dead wood management. * Crown lifting. * Crown thinning. * Crown reduction and reshaping. * Structural pruning to develop natural crowns * Pollarding/ re-pollarding * Epicormic and basal growth removal. * Pleaching * Tree felling/dismantling * Stump treatment or removal. * Hedge management. * Maintenance of trees on or adjacent to a Highway including traffic management. * Specialist veteran tree management, such as fracture pruning and/or veteranisation * Cable bracing and propping. * Soil amelioration. * Root pruning Additional information: The Council is looking to appoint up to a maximum of 5 contractors to this Lot. Work will be called off by Direct award in accordance with the procurement documents. Tree planting This Lot covers all aspects of tree planting and establishment. Maintenance of trees shall include weeding, report the presence of tree pest insects and/or diseases, pruning adjustments, soil level checks, and the removal of arisings resulting from the maintenance work, watering, dead wood removal and other operations necessary for the survival and successful establishment of the newly planted trees and whips. This lot does not include for the provision of the trees Additional information: The Council is looking to appoint up to a maximum of 2 contractors to this Lot. Work will be called off by Direct award in accordance with the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010885-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,160,000 | | Lots value | £1,160,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP19 8FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77211600 - Tree seeding - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming ## Release History - 28 Apr 2022 at 07:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010885-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033123. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033123.json.