Arboriculture Services (Non-PFI)

Concepts

• arboriculture services
• birmingham
• tree clearing
• pfi tree maintenance
• non-pfi
• required level of maintenance
• emergency works
• periodic surveys
• tree cutting
• tree stock

Location

Birmingham:

Description

The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of non-PFI tree maintenance. The Council has approximately 736,000 trees within its tree stock on land which it is responsible for. All the trees require periodic surveys to determine the required level of maintenance and to ensure that any emergency works are carried out to ensure that the Council adheres to its legal obligations. This procurement relates to the maintenance of the tree stock in the North of the City only (Perry Barr, Hodge Hill, Ladywood, Sutton Coldfield and Erdington constituencies). The framework agreement will be for five (5) years The Framework will follow the restricted procedure. Bidder’s must be successful at the selection questionnaire stage (SQ) in order to be admitted to the tender stage (ITT).

CPV Codes

• 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
• 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
• 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Legal Justification

Lifespan of equipment to deliver this service is 5 years

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Council’s requirement for arboriculture services is wide ranging. The list below has been provided as an indicative list of some or all of the services that will be required under the framework agreements. Actual work will be dependent on tree inspections carried out by the Council’s tree officers and the subsequent issue of a work order. Young Tree Maintenance Formative Pruning Maintenance of Guarding, Support & Irrigation Systems Epicormic Growth Removal Crown Lifting Crown Thinning Crown Reduction Crown Reduction – Obstacles Conservation Deadwood Deadwood Crown Clean Pollard Aerial Inspection Ivy -sever at base Bracing  Tree Felling Silvacultural Felling Trees in Close Proximity to Watercourses Extraction Coppicing Re-coppicing  Stumps Removal Habitat Sticks Stump Treatment Root Pruning Lamp Column/Sign Clearance Hedge Reduction Tree Surveys Tree PlantingThe framework agreement will be for five (5) years .The Framework will follow the restricted procedure. … The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register which will enable you to download all relevant Selection Questionnaire (SQ) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000.Your completed SQ submission should be returned by 12:00 noon on 21st October 2021 via the ‘In-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc