Tender

Arboricultural Services

  • London Borough of Barnet

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-023446

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-036202

Published 23 August 2022, 12:16pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Barnet

2 Bristol Avenue

Colindale London

NW9 4EW

Email

procurement@barnet.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 2083597212

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI71 - Barnet

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.barnetsourcing.co.uk

Buyer's address

www.barnetsourcing.co.uk

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://barnetsourcing.co.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://barnetsourcing.co.uk/

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://barnetsourcing.co.uk/

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

Arboricultural Services

Reference number

702496, 702497, 702498, 702499

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

London Borough of Barnet (LBB) is seeking to appoint contract specific service provider(s) to deliver arboricultural services across four contracts, Tree Works West ref 702496, Tree Works East ref 702497, Pollarding and Basal Growth ref 702498, Felling and Stump Removal ref 702499 on its behalf for a 5 year period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028 with the option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 3 years subject to budget constraints and performance.

A tender information session will be held on 7 September 2022, 11am-1pm at Barnet's Colindale Office, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 4EW. Please register intention to attend to susan.lowe@barnet.gov.uk

Further details of contract requirements are available in the tender documents which can be accessed from www.barnetsourcing.co.uk current opportunities

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £6,648,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
4

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Tree Works West 702496

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
  • 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
  • 77211300 - Tree-clearing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI71 - Barnet
Main site or place of performance

London Borough of Barnet

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tree Works West 702496 Contract Area A is comprised of 12 Wards. The Contract is for the planned cyclical maintenance, responsive and urgent tree works

to the Authority’s trees in parks, highways, woodlands, and any other council sites. The majority of the work requirements to street and park trees is programmed by the Authority on a three-year cyclical, ward by ward basis. This ensures that appropriate tree

maintenance works are routinely carried out, reducing disruption to traffic and allowing a structured approach to area based tree work. Responsive works, within parks, highways, woodlands and other council sites are generated on a monthly basis and are usually for one-off single site works.

The contract will be for a five year period with up to a further three year contract extension subject to budget and performance.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,400,000

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

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension subject to performance

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

two.2.14) Additional information

Tender documents can be accessed from www.barnetsourcing.co.uk current opportunities

Should you experience technical difficulties with portal please contact support@curtisfitchglobal.com explaining these and that they relate to this opportunity

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Tree Works East 702497

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
  • 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
  • 77211300 - Tree-clearing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI71 - Barnet
Main site or place of performance

London Borough of Barnet

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tree Works East 702497 Contract Area A is comprised of 12 Wards. The Contract is for the planned cyclical maintenance, responsive and urgent tree works

to the Authority’s trees in parks, highways, woodlands, and any other council sites. The majority of the work requirements to street and park trees is programmed by the Authority on a three-year cyclical, ward by ward basis. This ensures that appropriate tree

maintenance works are routinely carried out, reducing disruption to traffic and allowing a structured approach to area based tree work. Responsive works, within parks, highways, woodlands and other council sites are generated on a monthly basis and are usually for one-off single site works.

The contract will be for a five year period with up to a further three year contract extension subject to budget and performance.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,400,000

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

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension subject to performance

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

two.2.14) Additional information

Tender documents can be accessed from www.barnetsourcing.co.uk current opportunities

Should you experience technical difficulties with portal please contact support@curtisfitchglobal.com explaining these and that they relate to this opportunity

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Pollarding & Basal Growth 702498

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
  • 77211300 - Tree-clearing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI71 - Barnet
Main site or place of performance

London Borough of Barnet

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Pollarding & Basal Growth 702498 is comprised of all 24 of Barnet’s Wards. The majority of Pollards are programmed as part of a biennial regime. Others are

allocated to a yearly or three yearly regime. This ensures that appropriate tree pollarding works are routinely carried out during the dormant season. Basal growth removal is carried during the spring and summer months annually

The contract will be for a five year period with up to a further three year contract extension subject to budget and performance.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,976,000

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

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension subject to performance

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

two.2.14) Additional information

Tender documents can be accessed from www.barnetsourcing.co.uk current opportunities

Should you experience technical difficulties with portal please contact support@curtisfitchglobal.com explaining these and that they relate to this opportunity

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Felling & Stump Removal 702499

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
  • 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
  • 77211300 - Tree-clearing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI71 - Barnet
Main site or place of performance

London Borough of Barnet

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Felling & Stump Removal 702499 is comprised of all 24 of Barnet’s Wards. On average, 500 trees are removed each year. The Contract is for the planned felling and stump removal works to the Authority’s trees

in parks, highways, woodlands, and any other council sites. The majority of the felling and stump removal work requirement to street trees is

programmed by the Authority on a three-year cyclical, Ward by Ward basis. This ensures that

appropriate tree maintenance works are routinely carried out reducing disruption to traffic

and allows a structured approach to area based tree work. Responsive felling and stump removal works, within parks, highways, woodlands and

other council sites are generated on a monthly basis and are usually for one-off single site

works.

The contract will be for a five year period with up to a further three year contract extension subject to budget and performance.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,872,000

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

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year extension subject to performance

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

two.2.14) Additional information

Tender documents can be accessed from www.barnetsourcing.co.uk current opportunities

Should you experience technical difficulties with portal please contact support@curtisfitchglobal.com explaining these and that they relate to this opportunity


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


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

10 October 2022

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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

10 October 2022

Local time

1:00pm

Place

London Borough of Barnet

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

Officers in accordance with Contract Procedure Rules


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

Tender documents can be accessed from www.barnetsourcing.co.uk current opportunities

Should you experience technical difficulties with portal please contact support@curtisfitchglobal.com explaining these and that they relate to this opportunity

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six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Public Procurement Review Service

Cabinet Office

London

Email

publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3450103503

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit