Tender

Provision of Arboricultural Services Framework

  • Monmouthshire County Council
  • Torfaen County Borough Council
  • Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-028255

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0373ea

Published 7 October 2022, 2:01pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Monmouthshire County Council

County Hall, Rhadyr

Usk

NP15 1GA

Email

monmouthshireprocurement@cardiff.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1633644644

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0277

one.1) Name and addresses

Torfaen County Borough Council

Civic Centre, Pontypool

Torfaen

NP4 6YB

Email

stephen.chambers@torfaen.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1495762200

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.torfaen.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0498

one.1) Name and addresses

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

General Offices, Steelworks Road

Ebbw Vale

NP23 6AA

Email

monmouthshireprocurement@cardiff.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1495311556

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0278

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

one.3) Communication

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

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.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://etenderwales.bravosolution.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

Provision of Arboricultural Services Framework

Reference number

ITT_98297

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Provision of Arboricultural Services Framework

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,411,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Tree Condition Surveys - External Clients Only

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
  • 79311000 - Survey services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tree Condition Surveys - External Clients Only

Contractors will undertake tree condition surveys for external clients only across South Wales.

Where a ground inspection is required, the contractor shall arrange for a careful basic visual tree inspection by a competent person from ground level. The contractor will ensure that particular attention to the general health and condition of the tree, any evidence of decay, features of concern and weaknesses at the base and in the main forks, any evidence of poor anchorage and instability and any other observations concerning the tree and its environs which could affect the future of the tree and any adjacent structures and features.

The Councils may require the use of decay detecting equipment to ascertain the extent of internal decay

Where a full inspection is required, the Contractor shall arrange for a detailed ground and climbing inspection of the tree to be carried out.

Up to 5 contractors will be awarded onto the Lot

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £45,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

option to extend by 12 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Tree Maintenance Services - External Clients Only

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

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

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tree Maintenance Services - External Clients only

The following services will be included for external clients across South Wales

- Identification of Tree

- Tree works

- Tree Pruning

- Remedial and Restorative Pruning Operations

- Formative Pruning Operations

- Tree Felling

- Stump Removal and Killing

- Site Reinstatement

- Coppice

- Wound Treatment

- Inspection and Treatment of Features and Cavities

Up to 10 contractors will be awarded to the Lot

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £100,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

option to extend by 12 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Tree Condition Surveys - Internal Clients Only

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tree Condition Surveys - Internal Clients Only

Contractors will undertake tree condition surveys for internal clients only in order to obtain data with regards to the condition of the tree.

Where a ground inspection is required, the contractor shall arrange for a careful basic visual tree inspection by a competent person from ground level. The contractor will ensure that particular attention to the general health and condition of the tree, any evidence of decay, features of concern and weaknesses at the base and in the main forks, any evidence of poor anchorage and instability and any other observations concerning the tree and its environs which could affect the future of the tree and any adjacent structures and features.

The Councils may require the use of decay detecting equipment to ascertain the extent of internal decay

Where a full inspection is required the Contractor shall arrange for a detailed ground and climbing inspection of the tree to be carried out.

Up to 5 contractors will be accepted onto this Lot

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £36,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

option to extend by 12 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Tree Maintenance Services - Internal Clients Only

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

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

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tree Maintenance Services - Internal Clients Only

The following services will be included for Internal Clients

- Identification of Tree

- Tree works

- Tree Pruning

- Remedial and Restorative Pruning Operations

- Formative Pruning Operations

- Tree Felling

- Stump Removal and Killing

- Site Reinstatement

- Coppice

- Wound Treatment

- Inspection and Treatment of Features and Cavities

Up to 10 contractors will be awarded to the Lot

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £570,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend by 12 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Mechanical Removal of Trees

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77211400 - Tree-cutting services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mechanical Removal of Trees

- Mechanical Tree Felling for internal clients only

Up to 5 contractors will be awarded to the Lot

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,660,000

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

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend by 12 months

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 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

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract


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

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 35

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

8 November 2022

Local time

12:00pm

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

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

8 November 2022

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: October 2026

six.3) Additional information

The participating authorities are:

- Monmouthshire County Council

- Torfaen County Borough Council

- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Documents can be accessed through etenderwales

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Project_51430

ITT_98297

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125196

(WA Ref:125196)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom