Published date: 28 August 2020

This notice was replaced on 15 December 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 15 December 2020)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£18,000,000

Procurement reference

WILTS001-DN495260-96630278

Published date

28 August 2020

Closing date

29 September 2020

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 December 2020

Contract end date

30 November 2026

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

The Arborist Services Contract is required to enable the Client to demonstrate good practice in the management of its tree stock through the provision of both a proactive and reactive arborist service as well as assisting the Client in managing the growing threat of Ash dieback throughout the County.
The Contractor will be required to carry out site inspections and assessments of the tree stock as well as the required arborist works, this will include the disposal of waste materials, the recording or works undertaken, liaison with third parties and others, coordinating the works including obtaining the correct road space permits and programming of works, agreeing final measures and invoicing. The Contractor will also provide all necessary traffic management, keep records of the carbon footprint associated with the works activities and implement alternative ways of working that demonstrate reductions in the carbon footprint over the course of the contract and recommend alternative solutions and specialist advice for consideration by the Client.


About the buyer

Contact name

Dave Gillett

Address

Wiltshire Council
County Hall, Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
England

Email

david.gillett@wiltshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/