VOID - Public Safety Risk Assessment (PSRA) Trees

Tender description

Public Safety Risk Assessment (Tree surveys) Contractors are required to assess (condition survey) trees, with regard to public safety, located on Environment Agency owned sites. Initially via a desk exercise, contractors will establish the need for, and prioritisation of site visits in accordance with Operational Instruction 362_09. Once a site visit has been undertaken contractors will be required to provide a report on the number of and condition of trees at each particular EA site. Depending on findings, contractors may be asked to carry out fencing works or limb removal or felling in order to manage/minimise risks to the public, however, please note the key element of this contract is to carryout tree condition surveys. Suppliers must be able to provide evidence of competencies, training and certification to carry out such works. Following the evaluation process during the ITT stage, one supplier being awarded the contract. Initial contract period is 12 months with option to extend for a further 12 months period.