Published date: 9 February 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 March 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Tree-maintenance services - 77211500

  • Horticultural services - 77300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0 to £753,920

Procurement reference

WOLVCITY001-DN645415-10346338

Published date

9 February 2023

Closing date

14 March 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

10 May 2023

Contract end date

9 May 2031

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Wolverhampton City Council are looking for a contractor/contractors to support with the Provision of Tree Maintenance and Arboriculture services. The contract needs to cover all areas of Tree Maintenance and surveying works, the scope of which is briefly outlined below.

The works will comprise of but are not limited to:

• Surveying and inspection of trees
o To complete requested Tree inspections and reporting within the Confirm Connect database. An experienced, working knowledge of this platform is essential.

• Routine Maintenance work on trees in line with BS3998
o Support in the management of trees identified through inspection as being dead, dying and/or dangerous and presenting a serious risk to the safety of the public and property; or in need of pro-active management to prevent them from becoming so.
o Utilisation of contractor's experience and ability to conduct larger works, including the supply of appropriate equipment and trained professionals to complete the task.

• Emergency call out work
o To deal with dangerous or fallen trees caused by storm damage or other unpredictable events

The new contract ensures that the Council continues to provide high standards of arboriculture inspections and maintenance alongside a commitment to sustainable practices and reduction in carbon emissions.

The key objectives for this contract are to support the team in:
• A collaborative long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both parties.
• Continuous improvements in service provision, best practice, quality and cost control.
• A focus on sustainability and reduction in carbon emissions across the contract term.
• Value for money, with an open and transparent approach to operating the contract.
• An excellent responsive service to the Council and other stakeholders.
• The use of technology to support effective service delivery.
• An experienced and effective management team to successfully provide the full range of services listed.
• Continuity of services' including a seamless transfer.
• A highly skilled flexible workforce

This contract is divided into 2 Lots for the coverage of 2 areas:

Lot 1 - West
Lot 2 - East

Bidders will be able to submit a tender for either or both of these lots with the most successful bidder for each lot being awarded.

This contract will be for an initial period of 4 years, with one extension period available for a further 4 years.


About the buyer

Contact name

Laura Bould

Address

Civic Centre
St Peters Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RL
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1902556556

Email

Laura.bould@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk