Landscape Planting & Establishment Works including Highways Environments Framework for Hampshire

Concepts

• landscaping work
• landscape planting & establishment works including highways environments framework
• winchester
• hampshire
• replacement of plant failures
• establishment works
• landscape planting
• establishment maintenance
• specimen tree planting
• mass planting

Location

The geographical scope of the Framework will be the Hampshire County Council local authority area, excluding the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton

Description

This procurement is for the establishment of a multi-supplier framework. Type of projects: Native species planting and habitat creation together with establishment maintenance (up to 5 years) for small to large scale projects, with a typical value between £500 and £500K. There may be associated small scale hard landscape items such as fencing, drainage and paving. The projects provide mitigation for the landscape and visual impacts of civil engineering projects. Planting mainly native species vegetation aids carbon capture, reduction in surface water run-off and entrapment of air pollutants. Works out of scope of contract The type of works falling out of scope include carriageway, pavement and Civil Engineering construction, which fall under a broader Highway maintenance works category. Working environment: Projects may be located in any of the following situations: • Adjacent a live highway. • Within a live construction site. • Other project area.

Total Quantity or Scope

Contractors will be working in a live highway environment and/or in conjunction with a main, civil engineering project. Special requirements: In response to new requirements relating to biodiversity net gain (BNG), projects may be required to deliver habitat enhancements taking into account ecological sensitivities likely to be encountered on sites in Hampshire. Specific works include but are not limited to: • Preparation of ground for planting: weed control, cultivation, fertilising (topsoiling usually carried out by others). • Seeding: amenity and/or specialist wildflower mixes including wetland mixes for swales and SuDS features. • Wildflower plug planting appropriate to the local area. • Bulb planting • Mass planting native species whips and transplants on highway verges and adjacent areas. • Specimen tree planting: from standard to semi mature stock into tree pits prepared by others. • Horticultural sundries: rabbit/tree guards, stakes & ties, tree pit irrigation pipes; mulching etc. • Creation of hibernacula, erection of bird and bat boxes, habitat piles etc. • Protective fencing: timber and mesh fencing for planting areas. • Ancillary works: small scale hard landscape items as required, typically small areas of paving or drainage. • Post planting establishment - usually 3-to-5 year maintenance periods (including replacement of plant failures), to include weed control (typically herbicide treatment and/or strimming), hedge trimming, checking tree stakes/guards, re-mulching, watering, regular inspections. • Grassland maintenance: amenity and wildflower types including embankments, verges, roundabouts, SuDS features. Arisings from wildflower areas to be removed off site. A three-to-five year establishment phase will typically be attached to each project. Additional information: Authorities within the geographical scope of Hampshire will have access to this framework via a Joint Working Agreement. For example where the Contracting Authority is delivering a shared infrastructure project with another Authority and or the Authority may also be contracting resources as part of the joint working arrangement.

CPV Codes

• 45112700 - Landscaping work
• 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
• 45232450 - Drainage construction works
• 45232451 - Drainage and surface works
• 45232452 - Drainage works
• 45233222 - Paving and asphalting works
• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
• 45342000 - Erection of fencing
• 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Indicators

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

Other Information

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