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title: "TENDER FOR FRAMEWORK OF THE SURVEY AND/OR REMOVAL OF TREES FOR ASH DIEBACK"
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buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
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# TENDER FOR FRAMEWORK OF THE SURVEY AND/OR REMOVAL OF TREES FOR ASH DIEBACK

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000744736

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## Summary

The Dundee City Council has completed a procurement process for a framework of the survey and/or removal of trees for Ash Dieback. The tender, titled "TENDER FOR FRAMEWORK OF THE SURVEY AND/OR REMOVAL OF TREES FOR ASH DIEBACK," falls under the environmental protection industry category. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The tender's deadline was the 19th of February 2024. The contracting authority is the Dundee City Council, located at Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, UKM71, DD1 1NZ.

This tender opportunity provides business growth prospects for suppliers with expertise in tree surveying and removal, particularly those equipped with MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) and IPAF certification. Businesses focusing on environmental protection services, specifically related to tree management and disease monitoring, would be well-suited to compete for the various lots offered by the Dundee City Council.

## Notice

Suppliers have successfully been appointed to the framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 3 Dundee West Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification - under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

Renewal: The initial framework period will be 2 years, with the option to extend. The purchaser will have the option to extend the framework for a further period of up to 12 months beyond the initial term, and then a further 12 months extension (2+1+1)

Lot 4 Dundee Central Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification - under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

Renewal: The initial framework period will be 2 years, with the option to extend. The purchaser will have the option to extend the framework for a further period of up to 12 months beyond the initial term, and then a further 12 months extension (2+1+1)

Lot 5 Dundee City Resurvey of Ash Trees

Dundee City Council are looking to appoint additional surveyors to resurvey and monitor the condition of identified ash trees. Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor to co-ordinate the surveys. Using the Dundee City Council Tree Management System, the contractor will carry out Ash Dieback surveys on specified trees and categorise into the appropriate stage of the disease- and provide recommendations and specifications for removal if necessary. Dundee City Council will provide access to the GIS based Tree Management system and provide training. The contractor will be expected to provide a suitable mobile device such as a tablet with in-built GPS to allow the use of Tree Management System Field Maps. The contractor will need to have the necessary field equipment and transport. The Surveyors will hold a relevant Arboriculture Certification (Degree or Equivalent) and experience in surveying trees for Ash Dieback and is expected to provide this prior to commencement of work.

Renewal: The initial framework period will be 2 years, with the option to extend. The purchaser will have the option to extend the framework for a further period of up to 12 months beyond the initial term, and then a further 12 months extension (2+1+1)

Lot 1 Strathmartine Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification - under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

Renewal: Contract period for 2 years, with the option to extend for 12 months, and then extend for the further 12 months (2+1+1)

Lot 2 Dundee East Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification - under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

Renewal: The initial framework period will be 2 years, with the option to extend. The purchaser will have the option to extend the framework for a further period of up to 12 months beyond the initial term, and then a further 12 months extension (2+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499059 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | September 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | EUROFOREST; LJX; RSK ADAS; TIVOLI GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499059
- 22 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488917

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP488917&idx=1
  22nd September 2023 - ITT documents for Ash Dieback
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488917
  TENDER FOR FRAMEWORK OF THE SURVEY AND/OR REMOVAL OF TREES FOR ASH DIEBACK - The purpose of the document is to specify the requirements for the provision of survey and removal for trees affected by Ash Dieback. We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced Contractor to undertake treatment (including associated tree surgery operations) of ash trees infected with Hymenoscyphus Fraxineus (Ash Dieback). We will also require a Contractor to undertake further surveys of ash trees within Dundee.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499059
  TENDER FOR FRAMEWORK OF THE SURVEY AND/OR REMOVAL OF TREES FOR ASH DIEBACK - Suppliers have successfully been appointed to the framework.

## Notice URLs

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000744736

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