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title: "Arboriculture Services - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000612107"
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# Arboriculture Services - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000612107

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is currently engaged in the competitive procurement process for Arboriculture Services, aiming to establish a maintenance contract framework that meets the needs of the university and its clients. This tender, identified as AU19/95, falls under the services category, specifically within the education sector. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the deadline for submissions having occurred on 28 February 2020. The contract has an estimated value of £140,000 and is part of a project anticipated to commence with an initial two-year term starting on 3 August 2020, with a possible extension of up to two additional years based on performance and mutual agreement. The location for service delivery is the Aberdeen region (UKM50).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the arboriculture sector. Businesses specialising in tree surgery, landscape management, or related services can leverage this contract, particularly those with the capability to provide ongoing maintenance and planned services. With four bids submitted, including from SMEs like Roy Cowie LBS and David Wakeley Tree Surgeon, this tender reflects a competitive landscape, encouraging further innovation and quality service delivery in support of the university’s operational needs.

## Notice

Award of contract for an effective maintenance term contract framework for Arboriculture Services that best meet the needs of the University and its customers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for an effective maintenance term contract framework for Arboriculture Services that best meet the needs of the University and its customers.

Renewal: We anticipate the contract to be for a period of 2 years beginning Monday 03/08/2020. Subject to performance and mutual agreement, an extension period of 2 further years may be available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391716 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DAVID WAKELEY TREE SURGEON; ROY COWIE LBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391716
- 27 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378570

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378570
  Arboriculture Services - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint an effective maintenance term contract framework for Arboriculture Services and provision of Planned Maintenance that best meet the needs of the University and its customers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391716
  Arboriculture Services - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract for an effective maintenance term contract framework for Arboriculture Services that best meet the needs of the University and its customers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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