Horticultural services

Tender description

Erewash Borough Council (‘The Council’) is establishing a framework for the provision of Tree Works (Arboricultural Services), including hedge pruning, stump removal and re-instatement. It also includes the provision of emergency tree works to address situations where for example a tree is at risk of failing or a tree is blocking a road etc. In the event of emergency tree works being required, Contractors must be able to attend site within one (1) hour of receiving notification from the Council. In order to be considered for this Contract, Suppliers must hold and maintain for the lifetime of the Contract, membership of the Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors Scheme (ArbAC). The Contract is anticipated to start on 6.10.2016 for an initial period of 3 years. There is an option to extend the contract for a further 12 month period subject to funding, business need and satisfactory performance. Erewash Borough Council (‘The Council’) is establishing a framework for the provision of Tree Works (Arboricultural Services), including hedge pruning, stump removal and re-instatement. It also includes the provision of emergency tree works to address situations where for example a tree is at risk of failing or a tree is blocking a road etc. In the event of emergency tree works being required, Contractors must be able to attend site within one (1) hour of receiving notification from the Council. In order to be considered for this Contract, Suppliers must hold and maintain for the lifetime of the Contract, membership of the Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors Scheme (ArbAC). The Contract is anticipated to start on 6.10.2016 for an initial period of 3 years. There is an option to extend the contract for a further 12 month period subject to funding, business need and satisfactory performance.