--- title: "FMM-21-008 Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying for the Education Authority" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037218" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037218" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037218.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037218.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI" published: "2023-05-09" --- # FMM-21-008 Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying for the Education Authority Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037218 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037218) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037218.json) ## Summary The Education Authority Northern Ireland has completed the tender process for the provision of Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying services. The procurement process, titled FMM-21-008, sought services under the CPV classification of Tree-maintenance services. The Education Authority established a Framework Agreement across Northern Ireland, with a total value of £6,600,000 for Tree Surgery and £1,080,000 for Tree Surveying, covering various educational institutions and centres. The tender evaluation focused on quality, social value, and cost criteria. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with key suppliers being R M GREENKEEPER LTD, NORTHERN TREE SERVICES LTD, and others. This tender opportunity presents businesses in the forestry and horticultural services sector with the chance to secure contracts for tree maintenance services in Northern Ireland. Companies specialising in surveying, tree cutting, and horticultural services are well-suited to participate. The Education Authority's commitment to social inclusion and environmental sustainability highlights the importance of delivering measurable social value outcomes in accordance with the Framework's objectives. The tender provides a significant opportunity for firms to contribute to the responsible management of natural resources and equal opportunities in the region. ## Notice FMM-21-008 Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying for the Education Authority ### Lot Information Section 1 - Lots 1 to 11 Tree Surgery FMM-21-008 Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying for the Education Authority. Additional information: Education Authority for Northern Ireland has awarded the following competition - a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying Services throughout Northern Ireland. This framework Agreement has been established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus, Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fecolleges, Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/schoolfinder/, Independent Schools in N https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/, Libraries NI https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centres, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC, Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE who may also use this Framework.The value shown in II.2.6 is the highest value estimated in the following range for all Tree Surgery lots lots 1 to 11: PS1,100,000 and PS5,500,000 excluding VAT Total value of all lots 1 to 11 PS6,600,000 including VAT GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a maximum value of PS500,000 for each of the 11 lots excluding vat, the 4 year framework period and contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement. In exceptional circumstances, if the successful contractor is unable to carry out work, the Education Authority reserves the right, at their discretion, to engage another successful contractor from another Lot. Mini-Competitions: Further competitions may be commissioned during the framework term for additional Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying Services. Such competitions will be run with all Contractors appointed to the framework, irrespective of the Lot they were awarded unless otherwise excluded through poor performance. At the time of any mini-competition, the Clients will decide. the Contract term, which shall be no longer than a period of four years. Section 2 - Lots 12 to 14 Tree Surveying FMM-21-008 Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying for the Education Authority. Additional information: Education Authority for Northern Ireland has awarded the following competition - a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying Services throughout Northern Ireland. This framework Agreement has been established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus, Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fecolleges, Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/schoolfinder/, Independent Schools in N https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/, Libraries NI https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centres, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC, Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE who may also use this Framework. The value shown in II.2.6 is the highest value estimated in the following range for all Tree Surveying lots 12, 13 and 14: PS150,000 and PS900,000 excluding VAT Total value for lots 12 to 14 PS1,080,000 including VAT GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a maximum value of PS300,000 for each of the 3 Tree Survey lots excluding vat, the 4 year framework period and contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage volume or value of orders required under this Framework Agreement. In exceptional circumstances, if the successful contractor is unable to carry out work, the Education Authority reserves the right, at their discretion, to engage another successful contractor from another Lot. Mini-Competitions:Further competitions may be commissioned during the framework term for additional Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying Services. Such competitions will be run with all Contractors appointed to the framework, irrespective of the Lot they were awarded unless otherwise excluded through poor performance. At the time of any mini-competition, the Clients will decide. the Contract term, which shall be no longer than a period of four years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013056-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Apr 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,400,000 | | Lots value | £6,400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £6,400,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI | | Additional buyers | ARMAGH OBSERVATORY; ARMAGH PLANETARIUM; COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT; LIBRARIES NI; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 2NQ | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | | Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | | Electoral ward | Navan | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | GREENTOWN ENVIRONMENTAL; JOHN COURTNEY TREE SURGERY; JOHN MORRIS ARBORICULTURAL CONSULTANCY; M LARGE TREE SERVICES; NORTHERN TREE SERVICES; R M GREENKEEPER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03400000 - Forestry and logging products - 71355000 - Surveying services - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming - 77341000 - Tree pruning - 77342000 - Hedge trimming ## Release History - 9 May 2023 at 06:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013056-2023 - 30 Sep 2022 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027579-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus - https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ - https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/ - https://www.nicie.org/parents/schoolfinder/ - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fecolleges ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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