Tree Planting and Maintenance

Concepts

• edinburgh
• forestry services
• initial planting
• planting
• majority broadleaf planting
• maintenance
• tree planting
• tree
• possible fertiliser application
• vole guard installation

Location

Edinburgh

Description

The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

Renewal Options

3 x 12 Months extensions.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 77200000 - Forestry services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27588. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 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 see Tender Documentation for details. (SC Ref:778066)