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title: "PM000183 - Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000685533"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING"
published: "2022-05-31"
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# PM000183 - Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000685533

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## Summary

The University of Stirling is conducting an open tender for a Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services. This procurement process is currently active and is aimed at maintaining the University’s grounds, which cover approximately 330 acres, including 80 acres of woodlands and around 3,800 amenity trees. Key details include a contract value of £210,000, with the tender period concluding on 29 April 2022. The contract requires suppliers to respond to emergencies within one hour, or a maximum of two hours to be on-site, highlighting the urgency of the services needed.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the arboricultural services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in tree maintenance and landscaping. Companies that can demonstrate a high level of customer service, quick response times, and relevant certifications will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, engaging in such contracts can lead to beneficial community engagements, including apprenticeship opportunities and local projects, which may enhance reputation and future business prospects.

## Notice

The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide arboricultural services. Various types of arboricultural works are required to maintain the University of Stirling grounds which represent about 330 acres inclusive of 80 acres of woodlands and around 3800 amenity trees. This works will consist of a variety of different operations carried out on trees previously assessed during a survey. Details of the tree numbers and work required will be provided, along with plans showing locations of the numbered trees. Please note: This contract requires an emergency response time availability within 1 hour where possible and no later than 2 hours to be on-site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide arboricultural services. Various types of arboricultural works are required to maintain the University of Stirling grounds which represent about 330 acres inclusive of 80 acres of woodlands and around 3800 amenity trees. This works will consist of a variety of different operations carried out on trees previously assessed during a survey. Details of the tree numbers and work required will be provided, along with plans showing locations of the numbered trees. Please note: This contract requires an emergency response time availability within 1 hour where possible and no later than 2 hours to be on-site.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 month

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449930 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Between two and a half and three and a half years from the starting date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | £210,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK9 4LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAYLOR TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449930
- 11 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443200

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR443200&idx=1
  11th March 2022 - PM000183 - Tender documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443200
  PM000183 - Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services - The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide arboricultural services. Various types of arboricultural works are required to maintain the University of Stirling grounds which represent about 330 acres inclusive of 80 acres of woodlands and around 3800 amenity trees. This works will consist of a variety of different operations carried out on trees previously assessed during a survey. Details of the tree numbers and work required will be provided, along with plans showing locations of the numbered trees. Please note: This contract requires an emergency response time availability within 1 hour where possible and no later than 2 hours to be on-site.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449930
  PM000183 - Framework Agreement for Arboricultural Services - The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide arboricultural services. Various types of arboricultural works are required to maintain the University of Stirling grounds which represent about 330 acres inclusive of 80 acres of woodlands and around 3800 amenity trees. This works will consist of a variety of different operations carried out on trees previously assessed during a survey. Details of the tree numbers and work required will be provided, along with plans showing locations of the numbered trees. Please note: This contract requires an emergency response time availability within 1 hour where possible and no later than 2 hours to be on-site.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscoltland.gov.uk
- http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685533

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