Arborist Services

Concepts

• greenock
• tree maintenance
• scotland
• arborist services
• home fix scotland
• tree clearing
• situations
• tree cutting
• tree pruning, hedge trimming
• tree pruning

Location

Inverclyde

Description

Home Fix Scotland are seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced contractor to provide arborist services.

Total Quantity or Scope

Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal Options

The contract will run for an initial 2-year period. HFS may wish, at its sole discretion, to extend any resultant agreement for a further 2, 12 month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
• 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
• 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
• 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
• 77341000 - Tree pruning

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Electronic Tender Post Box. Any response not submitted via the post box will not be considered. Any questions in relation to the tender must be raised via the 'Question & Answer' function of the PCS website. Tenderers should ensure they read and understand the SPD guidance document attached to the contract notice prior to submitting a bid. 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=743224. 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: Bidders are required to set out what specific, tangible, community benefits they will bring to the Inverclyde area in the event of a successful bid. The response may address but is not limited to, targeted recruitment & training; equal opportunities; supply-chain initiatives; environmental initiatives (recycling), community consultation; contributions to education; the promotion of social enterprises; and resources for community initiatives. These benefits must be specific to this contract and not part of a wider Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. 10% of the total tender score will be allocated for this award criterion. (SC Ref:743224)