Opportunity

Arboricultural Services Lots 6-8 (Basal Growth)

  • London Borough of Ealing

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-037526

Published 20 December 2023, 3:37pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Ealing

14-16 Uxbridge Road, London

London

W5 2HL

Contact

Surekha Chavda

Email

procurement@ealing.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 2088256695

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI - London

National registration number

226 6700 70

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.ealing.gov.uk

Buyer's address

www.ealing.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

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

https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

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://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.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

Arboricultural Services Lots 6-8 (Basal Growth)

Reference number

PL232466

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The removal of basal growth from Lime trees and Other tree species, this is a biennial and annual task, respectively. The removal of growth from Lime trees must start in mid-May, closely followed by Other trees in July and a second round of Lime trees in September.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £910,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

PART E (i) Pricing Schedule for LOT 6

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
  • 03452000 - Trees

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London
Main site or place of performance

London Borough of Ealing

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This LOT 6 refers to the East Wards of the Borough

The removal of basal growth from Lime trees and Other tree species, this is a biennial and annual task, respectively. The removal of growth from Lime trees must start in mid-May, closely followed by Other trees in July and a second round of Lime trees in September.

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

Start date

1 May 2024

End date

30 April 2033

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extensions subject to performance and Pricing

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

PART E (ii) Pricing Schedule for LOT 7

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London
Main site or place of performance

London Borough of Ealing

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This LOT 7 refers to the Central Wards of the Borough

The removal of basal growth from Lime trees and Other tree species, this is a biennial and annual task, respectively. The removal of growth from Lime trees must start in mid-May, closely followed by Other trees in July and a second round of Lime trees in September.

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

Start date

1 May 2024

End date

30 April 2033

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extensions subject to performance and Pricing

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

PART E (iii) Pricing Schedule for LOT 8

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
  • 77211400 - Tree-cutting services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London
Main site or place of performance

London Borough of Ealing

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This LOT 8 refers to the West Wards of the Borough

The removal of basal growth from Lime trees and Other tree species, this is a biennial and annual task, respectively. The removal of growth from Lime trees must start in mid-May, closely followed by Other trees in July and a second round of Lime trees in September.

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

Start date

1 May 2024

End date

30 April 2033

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extensions subject to performance and Pricing

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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Only bids that pass the SQ stage of the tender will have their Tenders evaluated. SQ must show relevant experience.

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.2.2) Contract performance conditions

The performance conditions are set out in PART F Key Performance Indicators of the Tender Pack.

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

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

Date

1 February 2024

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

20 December 2023

Local time

12:00pm

Place

London Borough of Ealing Offices

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

will be opened by Authorised Commercial Hub representative


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The retender of this project is anticipated to start a year before the end of the contract.

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

London Borough of Ealing

14-16 Uxbridge Road, London

London

W5 2HL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.ealing.gov.uk

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Royal Court of Justice

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice