Contract

CWC23091 - Arboriculture Services

  • Wolverhampton City Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-035402

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

Published 30 November 2023, 4:19pm



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.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.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

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

Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £753,920 taken into consideration

two.2) Description

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-016531


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

CWC23091

Title

CWC23091 - Arboriculture Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

28 November 2023

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: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Acorn Environmental Management Group Ltd

2a Eagle Road

Redditch

B98 9HF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG39 - Wolverhampton
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £753,920 taken into consideration


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Director of Governance

Civic Centre, St Perer's Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1RL

Country

United Kingdom