Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Wolverhampton City Council
Civic Centre, St Peters Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RL
Contact
Miss Laura Bould
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