--- title: "Arboriculture framework - University of Aberdeen" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" published: "2025-01-31" --- # Arboriculture framework - University of Aberdeen Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207.json) ## Summary The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, Scotland, has initiated a public procurement process for an Arboriculture framework contract. This contract involves providing a comprehensive Tree Surgery Service for all university-owned properties, covering both reactive and planned maintenance as well as emergency arboricultural activities. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. Interested bidders must submit their electronic proposals by 12:00 PM on 3rd March 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2025, with an initial period of two years, extendable for up to two additional periods of 12 months each. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in arboriculture and related services such as tree surgery, stump grinding, and shrub clearance. Businesses with experience in maintaining a resilient and sustainable supply chain, paying subcontractors promptly, and capable of delivering high-quality arboricultural services would be well-suited to compete. This framework contract allows for the participation of up to two contractors, creating a competitive environment for qualified businesses aiming to expand their presence in the public sector and establish a long-term relationship with a reputable education institution. ## 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. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522947 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522947 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522947 Arboriculture framework - University of Aberdeen - 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 ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789207.json.