Awarded contract

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

  • Dundee City Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2024/S 000-005438

Published 19 February 2024, 4:49pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Dundee City Council

Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street

Dundee

DD1 1NZ

Contact

Alix Finlayson

Email

alix.finlayson@dundeecity.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1382433691

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.dundeecity.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

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

Reference number

DCC/NS/80/23

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Suppliers have successfully been appointed to the framework.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £450,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 Dundee West Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Delivery of Contract and Quality of Service / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Resourcing of Requirements / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Project Plan / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 2.5

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 2.5

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 Dundee Central Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance

Dundee

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Delivery of Contract and Quality of Service / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Resourcing of Requirements / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Project Plan / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 2.5

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 2.5

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 Dundee City Resurvey of Ash Trees

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance

Dundee

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Delivery of Contract and Quality of Service / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Resourcing of Requirements / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Project Plan / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 2.5

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 2.5

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 Strathmartine Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Delivery of Contract and Quality of Service / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Resourcing of Requirements / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Project Plan / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 2.5

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 2.5

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 Dundee East Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance

Dundee

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Delivery of Contract and Quality of Service / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Resourcing of Requirements / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Project Plan / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 2.5

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 2.5

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-028071


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 Dundee East Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tivoli Group Ltd

Office S15 Genesis Centre, Innovation Way

Stoke-On-Trent

ST6 4BF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Euroforest

Unit 2 Arlot's Barn , Elvetham Lane

Hartley Wintney

RG27 8AJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LJX Ltd

Mid Glen Farm, West Glen Road

Langbank

PA6 7NN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3 Dundee West Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tivoli Group Ltd

Office S15 Genesis Centre, Innovation Way

Stoke-On-Trent

ST6 4BF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Euroforest

Unit 2 Arlot's Barn , Elvetham Lane

Hartley Wintney

RG27 8AJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LJX Ltd

Mid Glen Farm, West Glen Road

Langbank

PA6 7NN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Lot 4 Dundee Central Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Euroforest

Unit 2 Arlot's Barn , Elvetham Lane

Hartley Wintney

RG27 8AJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tivoli Group Ltd

Office S15 Genesis Centre, Innovation Way

Stoke-On-Trent

ST6 4BF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LJX Ltd

Mid Glen Farm, West Glen Road

Langbank

PA6 7NN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Lot 5 Dundee City Resurvey of Ash Trees

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tivoli Group Ltd

Office S15 Genesis Centre, Innovation Way

Stoke-On-Trent

ST6 4BF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RSK ADAS Limited

Spring Lodge, 172 Chester Road

Helsby

WA6 0AR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 Strathmartine Removal of Ash Trees Affected by Ash Dieback

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 February 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LJX Ltd

Mid Glen Farm, West Glen Road

Langbank

PA6 7NN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Euroforest

Unit 2 Arlot's Barn , Elvetham Lane

Hartley Wintney

RG27 8AJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tivoli Group Ltd

Office S15 Genesis Centre, Innovation Way

Stoke-On-Trent

ST6 4BF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Ref Number DCC_NS_80_23

(SC Ref:756945)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Dundee Sherriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Sheriff Court House, 6 West Bell Street

Dundee

DD19AD

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Scottish Court Service

Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive

Edinburgh

EH113XD

Email

enquiries@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1314443300

Country

United Kingdom