TENDER FOR FRAMEWORK OF THE SURVEY AND/OR REMOVAL OF TREES FOR ASH DIEBACK

A Tender Notice
by DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£-£600K
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
22 Sep 2023
Delivery
To 29 Jan 2028 (est.)
Deadline
23 Oct 2023 11:00

Concepts

Location

Dundee

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The purpose of the document is to specify the requirements for the provision of survey and removal for trees affected by Ash Dieback. We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced Contractor to undertake treatment (including associated tree surgery operations) of ash trees infected with Hymenoscyphus Fraxineus (Ash Dieback). We will also require a Contractor to undertake further surveys of ash trees within Dundee.

Lot Division

1 Strathmartine Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification – under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

2 Dundee East Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification – under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

3 Dundee West Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification – under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

4 Dundee Central Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification – under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

5 Dundee City Resurvey of Ash Trees

Dundee City Council are looking to appoint additional surveyors to resurvey and monitor the condition of identified ash trees. Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor to co-ordinate the surveys. Using the Dundee City Council Tree Management System, the contractor will carry out Ash Dieback surveys on specified trees and categorise into the appropriate stage of the disease- and provide recommendations and specifications for removal if necessary. Dundee City Council will provide access to the GIS based Tree Management system and provide training. The contractor will be expected to provide a suitable mobile device such as a tablet with in-built GPS to allow the use of Tree Management System Field Maps. The contractor will need to have the necessary field equipment and transport. The Surveyors will hold a relevant Arboriculture Certification (Degree or Equivalent) and experience in surveying trees for Ash Dieback and is expected to provide this prior to commencement of work.

Award Criteria

Delivery of Contract and Quality of Service 15
Resourcing of Requirements 10
Project Plan 10
Community Benefits 2.5
Fair Work First 2.5
price 60

CPV Codes

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

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. ** Please complete and sign the documentation and upload via Public Contracts Scotland Electronic Postbox. A checklist is provided within the Invitation to Tender documentation which can be found in the Additional Documents Area of PCS. (Tender offer, pricing schedule, bonafide tender, Declaration of Non-Involvement, SPD (Single Procurement Document). 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=744736. 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. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 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: Bidding Organisation to detail 2 Community Benefit activities per annum. Details are provided within the ITT documentation. (SC Ref:744736)

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