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title: "Arboriculture framework - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04da89"
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# Arboriculture framework - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04da89

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has initiated a tender for an Arboriculture framework, requiring comprehensive tree-maintenance services within its premises, which include felling, pruning, stump grinding, planting, and shrub clearance. The contract is set within the industry category of Tree-maintenance services (CPV: 77211500) and will cover both reactive and planned maintenance, including statutory upkeep and emergency arboricultural activities. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender submission deadline of 3rd March 2025. The framework agreement is intended to commence on 1st August 2025, for an initial period of two years, with the possibility to extend for two further one-year periods subject to mutual agreement.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in horticultural and arboricultural services. Firms capable of providing timely and high-quality maintenance and emergency tree surgery services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure method adopted by the University of Aberdeen ensures transparency and fair competition, inviting bids via electronic submission methods. This tender allows businesses to engage in a long-term contract and establish a partnership with a reputable educational institution, potentially enhancing their market presence and credentials within the sector.

## Notice

The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: A fully comprehensive Tree Surgery Service which will operate on all property owned by the University of Aberdeen (UoA). The service will involve a full range of Arboricultural activities including the felling and pruning of trees, stump grinding, planting and shrub clearance. Emergency Arboricultural activities also fall within the scope of this Contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: A fully comprehensive Tree Surgery Service which will operate on all property owned by the University of Aberdeen (UoA). The service will involve a full range of Arboricultural activities including the felling and pruning of trees, stump grinding, planting and shrub clearance. Emergency Arboricultural activities also fall within the scope of this Contract Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003264-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003264-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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