Tender for the provision of tree work (Arboricultural) Services

Contract summary

Industry

• Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£420,000

Procurement reference

EBCT 221

Published date

10 May 2016

Closing date

17 June 2016

Contract start date

6 October 2016

Contract end date

5 October 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

Erewash Borough Council is establishing a framework for the provision of Tree Works (Arboricultural Services), including hedge pruning, stump removal and re-instatement. It also includes the provision of emergency tree works to address situations where for example a tree is at risk of failing or a tree is blocking a road etc. In the event of emergency tree works being required, Contractors MUST be able to attend site within one (1) hour of receiving notification from the Council.

In order to be considered for this Contract, Suppliers must hold and maintain for the lifetime of the Contract, membership of the Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors Scheme (ArbAC).

The Contract is anticipated to start on 6th October 2016 for an initial period of three years. There is an option to extend the contract for a further 12 month period subject to funding, business need and satisfactory performance.

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More information

Links

• www.eastmidstenders.org
• Tender notice
• E-procurement system

Additional text

This tender is being managed electronically. To express interest and download the invitation to tender documents, go to www.eastmidstenders.org.

Please note, Contractors wishing to express interest and obtain the tender documentation, must do so by 12pm on 16th June 2016. However, it is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for quotation returns is 12pm on 17th June 2016.

This tender has not been split into lots as it was deemed to be most economically advantageous to let as a single contract.

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Award information

Awarded date

31 October 2016

Contract start date

21 November 2016

Contract end date

20 November 2019

Total value of contract

£420,000

This contract was awarded to 4 suppliers.

Acorn Environmental Management Group

Beechwood Trees and Landscapes Ltd

Blythe Valley Limited

Tom Richards Tree Services

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About the buyer

Contact name

Eloise Keeble

Address

Town Hall
Wharncliffe Road
Ilkeston
DE7 5RP
England

Email

eloise.keeble@erewash.gov.uk