Tree-maintenance services

Tender description

Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of a Treework Service Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of a treework service for Hertfordshire County Council. The Framework Agreement provides HCC and other bodies e.g. Housing Associations with a professional aboriculture service covering all aspects of tree works in schools, libraries, highways and other properties. Comprehensive surveys may also be occasionally required followed by detailed reports with prioritised recommendations. The delivery of the service is dependent on meeting the Council's and may involve emergency works and the need for out of hours work. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement] is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extension. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately 200 000 GBP. The Framework Agreement] will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend the Framework Agreement]up to one (1) further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.