Forestry and Arboricultural Works Framework

Concepts

• agriculture, fishing and forestry
• edinburgh
• livingston
• east lothian
• dalkeith
• glenrothes
• newtown st boswells
• agricultural or forestry
• arboricultural works framework
• arboricultural works

Location

Edinburgh, Lothians, Borders

Description

The City of Edinburgh Council and Participating Sector Partners (PSP’s) and their Arm’s Length Organisations, wish to appoint 3 Contractors, however, may take up to a maximum of 6 specialist and experienced suppliers to a Framework Agreement to carry out tree works at a variety of locations over the next four years. To carry out Forestry and Arboricultural Works as determined by the awarding Councils. To work alongside the Councils inhouse team To respond to and complete works requested within specified timescales

Total Quantity or Scope

The City of Edinburgh Council and Participating Sector Partners (PSP’s) and their Arm’s Length Organisations, wish to appoint 3 Contractors, however, may take up to a maximum of 6. specialist and experienced suppliers to a Framework Agreement to carry out tree works at a variety of locations over the next four years.

Renewal Options

The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
• 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
• 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery
• 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
• 03452000 - Trees

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Breakdown Figures provided are indicative Edinburgh Council 190,000 GBP per annum East Lothian Council 50,000 GBP per annum, West Lothian Council 60,000 GBP per annum, Midlothian Council 25,000 GBP per annum Fife Council and Borders Council - a specific budget is not currently identified , NHS Lothian 42,000 GBP Per annum is a mandatory requirement of this Framework Agreement that a prompt payment clause is present in all Contracts used in the delivery of the requirements. This ensures payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and includes an obligation to provide a point of contact for sub-contractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. This will require active monitoring of payment performance as well as the provision of evidence and reports to the Council on request or as contractually scheduled. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site athttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=767683. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Post box facility. A user guide is available athttps://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-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Service Provider is encouraged to secure positive outcomes that will benefit thecommunity in which they operate. The Service Provider must assist the Council in the delivery of community benefits. The Council reserves the right to introduce monitoring of the delivery of community benefits during the Framework Agreement term. Download the copy of the online SPD document here (to be completed online through post box submission): 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=769835. 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: Please refer to tender documents (SC Ref:769835) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=769835