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title: "Forestry and Arboricultural Works Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047156"
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buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
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# Forestry and Arboricultural Works Framework

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047156

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council, along with its participating sector partners and their Arm’s Length Organisations, has conducted a procurement process for a Forestry and Arboricultural Works Framework. The tender, classified under the industry category of Agricultural, Forestry, Horticultural, Aquacultural and Apicultural Services, covers various locations within Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Borders. This open procurement process aims to appoint multiple experienced contractors to carry out tree works over a four-year period. The procurement has recently moved to the award stage, with Taylor Trees Limited, Euroforest, TD Tree & Land Services Ltd, Rural Skills Scotland Ltd., Inex Works Group Ltd, LJX Ltd, John O'Conner Grounds Maintenance Ltd, and Ayrshire Tree Surgeons Ltd being awarded contracts on 12th November 2024. The total indicative value of the framework is estimated at 950,000 GBP annually.

This framework agreement creates significant opportunities for businesses in the forestry and arboricultural sectors to work alongside council teams and meet specific work requests within designated timescales. Companies can benefit from the secure financial environment provided by the mandatory prompt payment clause, ensuring payment within 30 days throughout the supply chain. The presence of community benefits also encourages positive local engagement and outcomes. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with expertise in tree works and compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations, are well-suited to participate in this framework, promoting business growth and local economic development.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council and Participating Sector Partners (PSP's) and their Arm's Length Organisations, wish to appoint specialist and experienced contractors to a Framework Agreement to carry out tree works at a variety of locations over the next four years. To carry out Forestry and Arboricultural Works as determined by the awarding Councils. To work alongside the Councils inhouse team To respond to and complete works requested within specified timescales

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council and Participating Sector Partners (PSP's) and their Arm's Length Organisations, wish to appoint specialist and experienced suppliers to a Framework Agreement to carry out tree works at a variety of locations over the next four years. To carry out Forestry and Arboricultural Works as determined by the awarding Councils. To work alongside the Councils inhouse team To respond to and complete works requested within specified timescales Additional information: Breakdown Figures provided are indicative Edinburgh Council 190,000 GBP per annum East Lothian Council 50,000 GBP per annum, West Lothian Council 60,000 GBP per annum, Midlothian Council 25,000 GBP per annum Fife Council and Borders Council - a specific budget is not currently identified , NHS Lothian 42,000 GBP Per annum

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036860-2024 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | £950,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS); WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | AYRSHIRE TREE SURGEONS; EUROFOREST; INEX WORKS GROUP; JOHN O'CONNER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; LJX; RURAL SKILLS SCOTLAND; TAYLOR TREES; TD TREE & LAND SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees
- 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
- 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036860-2024
- 3 Jul 2024 at 09:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020223-2024
- 20 Jun 2024 at 07:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018985-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769835
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=767683
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- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/44070/Corporate-Procurement-Unit

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