Provision of Tree Surgery & Maintenance

Concepts

• tree maintenance
• selkirk
• sbha
• provision of tree surgery
• tree cutting
• provision of tree surgery services and related maintenance works
• tree work - recommendations
• provision of tree surgery services
• related maintenance
• maintenance

Location

Scottish Borders South East

Description

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) is seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Tree Surgery and related Maintenance works to landscaped areas within its housing developments.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Provision of Tree Surgery Services and related Maintenance works. Works are generally to be in accordance with BS3998;2010 Tree Work - Recommendations and shall comply with all current Codes of Practice, statutory requirements, Building Regulations and British Standards. The recommendations and observations of the Appendix 3 Tree Survey Report included within these tender documents should also be complied with. Additional information: SBHA have aimed to encompass all their requirements, the volumes and schedule of work cannot be guaranteed. The Customer may order any variation to any part of the Works that for any other reason shall in the Customer’s opinion be desirable. Variations will not exceed 50% of the original value of the Contract, and, will not alter the overall nature of the Contract.

Renewal Options

1 extension x 12 months (included in the 36 months)

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** All questions regarding the tender process should be posted to the electronic Postbox on publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk SBHA will aim to respond within 2 working days. All bidders should use the Response document to complete their written bid returning it in Microsoft Word format, equally to ensure the pricing schedule is returned, fully completed in the Microsoft Excel format as published. Marketing materials are not permitted unless specifically requested and CVs should not be attached by way of response to some delivery questions. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=730426. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: SBHA is committed to delivering social value for our Tenants and the communities they live in. As a result, Community Benefits are included in a fair and proportionate manner in all procurement opportunities. The Association has specifically targeted the Community Benefits to help achieve our community initiative aims and are based across four broad platforms: Supporting Employability, Skills & Training Activity, SME & 3rd Sector Activity, Community Enhancement Activity. (SC Ref:730426)