Tender

CWC23091 - Arboriculture Services

  • Wolverhampton City Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-016531

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03d558

Published 12 June 2023, 11:00am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Wolverhampton City Council

Civic Centre, St Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1RL

Contact

Miss Laura Bould

Email

Laura.bould@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1902556556

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKG39 - Wolverhampton

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

www.wolverhamptontenders.com

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.wolverhamptontenders.com

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

CWC23091 - Arboriculture Services

Reference number

DN672807

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Wolverhampton City Council are looking for a contractor/contractors to support the in-house team with the Provision of Tree Maintenance and Arboriculture services. The contract needs to cover all areas of Tree Maintenance and surveying works, the scope of which is briefly outlined below.

The works will comprise of but are not limited to:

• Surveying and inspection of trees

o To complete requested Tree inspections and reporting within the Confirm Connect database. An experienced, working knowledge of this platform is essential.

• Routine Maintenance work on trees in line with BS3998

o Support in the management of trees identified through inspection as being dead, dying and/or dangerous and presenting a serious risk to the safety of the public and property; or in need of pro-active management to prevent them from becoming so.

o Utilisation of contractor’s experience and ability to conduct larger works, including the supply of appropriate equipment and trained professionals to complete the task.

• Emergency call out work

o To deal with dangerous or fallen trees caused by storm damage or other unpredictable events

The new contract ensures that the Council continues to provide high standards of arboriculture inspections and maintenance alongside a commitment to sustainable practices and reduction in carbon emissions.

The key objectives for this contract are to support the in-house team in:

• A collaborative long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both parties.

• Continuous improvements in service provision, best practice, quality and cost control.

• A focus on sustainability and reduction in carbon emissions across the contract term.

• Value for money, with an open and transparent approach to operating the contract.

• An excellent responsive service to the Council and other stakeholders.

• The use of technology to support effective service delivery.

• An experienced and effective management team to successfully provide the full range of services listed.

• Continuity of services’ including a seamless transfer.

• A highly skilled flexible workforce

This contract will be for an initial period of 4 years, with one extension period available for a further 4 years. The total estimated value for the full term of this contract including the extension period is £753,920

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £753,920

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77300000 - Horticultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG39 - Wolverhampton

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Wolverhampton City Council are looking for a contractor/contractors to support the in-house team with the Provision of Tree Maintenance and Arboriculture services. The contract needs to cover all areas of Tree Maintenance and surveying works, the scope of which is briefly outlined below.

The works will comprise of but are not limited to:

• Surveying and inspection of trees

o To complete requested Tree inspections and reporting within the Confirm Connect database. An experienced, working knowledge of this platform is essential.

• Routine Maintenance work on trees in line with BS3998

o Support in the management of trees identified through inspection as being dead, dying and/or dangerous and presenting a serious risk to the safety of the public and property; or in need of pro-active management to prevent them from becoming so.

o Utilisation of contractor’s experience and ability to conduct larger works, including the supply of appropriate equipment and trained professionals to complete the task.

• Emergency call out work

o To deal with dangerous or fallen trees caused by storm damage or other unpredictable events

The new contract ensures that the Council continues to provide high standards of arboriculture inspections and maintenance alongside a commitment to sustainable practices and reduction in carbon emissions.

The key objectives for this contract are to support the in-house team in:

• A collaborative long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both parties.

• Continuous improvements in service provision, best practice, quality and cost control.

• A focus on sustainability and reduction in carbon emissions across the contract term.

• Value for money, with an open and transparent approach to operating the contract.

• An excellent responsive service to the Council and other stakeholders.

• The use of technology to support effective service delivery.

• An experienced and effective management team to successfully provide the full range of services listed.

• Continuity of services’ including a seamless transfer.

• A highly skilled flexible workforce

This contract will be for an initial period of 4 years, with one extension period available for a further 4 years. The total estimated value for the full term of this contract including the extension period is £753,920

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

14 July 2023

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

14 July 2023

Local time

12:05pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Director of Governance

Civic Centre, St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1RL

Country

United Kingdom