Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Tower Hamlets
Mulberry Place
London
E14 2BG
Contact
Mrs Gohar Lecordier
procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2073644795
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI4 - Inner London – East
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
P5718 Arboriculture Contract
Reference number
DN530827
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition at this stage, the purpose is to advise the market of the forthcoming procurement of London Borough of Tower Hamlets Arboricultural contract and inviting potential suppliers to a virtual event to discuss a new exciting opportunity to undertake works within the Public Realm.
This contract is for the provision of Arboriculture services throughout Tower Hamlets that meets the Council's requirement in order to safely carry out all works in relation to the Maintenance of Tower Hamlets owned tress within Parks and Highways
Tower Hamlets has a managed tree stock of around 25,000 trees and their ongoing management is required to establish best practice in accordance with British standards (BSI - 3988
Including tasks within the following scope of operations -
1. Pruning operations - To meet BS 3998 - Undertaking works as specified to BSI standards
2. Felling operations - To meet BS 3998 - Safe removal of trees within the borough as specified by an authorising officer
3. Planting operations - To meet BS 8545 - The planting and maintenance of in excess of 600 tress per annum in locations as specified
The contract is to deliver the highest quality service available, in line with current British Standards, to ensure Insurance compliance and to create and sustain an exemplar of Good Arboriculture, to be provided by an arboriculture Association approved Contractor.
The event will be held on 9th April 2021 - Organisations wishing to attend the event are requested to register interest by emailing Matthew.Twohig@towerhamlets.gov.uk or via the portal by no later that 12 Noon on 6th April 2021.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI4 - Inner London – East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition at this stage, the purpose is to advise the market of the forthcoming procurement of London Borough of Tower Hamlets Arboricultural contract and inviting potential suppliers to a virtual event to discuss a new exciting opportunity to undertake works within the Public Realm.
This contract is for the provision of Arboriculture services throughout Tower Hamlets that meets the Council's requirement in order to safely carry out all works in relation to the Maintenance of Tower Hamlets owned tress within Parks and Highways
Tower Hamlets has a managed tree stock of around 25,000 trees and their ongoing management is required to establish best practice in accordance with British standards (BSI - 3988
Including tasks within the following scope of operations -
1. Pruning operations - To meet BS 3998 - Undertaking works as specified to BSI standards
2. Felling operations - To meet BS 3998 - Safe removal of trees within the borough as specified by an authorising officer
3. Planting operations - To meet BS 8545 - The planting and maintenance of in excess of 600 tress per annum in locations as specified
The contract is to deliver the highest quality service available, in line with current British Standards, to ensure Insurance compliance and to create and sustain an exemplar of Good Arboriculture, to be provided by an arboriculture Association approved Contractor.
The event will be held on 9th April 2021 - Organisations wishing to attend the event are requested to register interest by emailing Matthew.Twohig@towerhamlets.gov.uk or via the portal by no later that 12 Noon on 6th April 2021.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 June 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No