Trees

Tender description

Monmouthshire County Council and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council are seeking to award a framework agreement for the provision of Arboricultural Services within their respective county boundaries. Both Councils manage thousands of trees including those on the highway, parks and open spaces, Countryside areas, Social Services establishments, car parks, highways, schools and Estates land. Emergency — Within County Tree Maintenance ( both Councils) — In working hours (8:00 — 17:00 ) — Contractor to be on site within 2 hours and the area made safe on the same working day — Outside working hours — Contractor to be on site within 2 hours and the area made safe on the same day Emergency — External Client Tree Maintenance (Monmouthshire County Council only) within the Greater Gwent Area, e.g. hospital grounds, police stations etc. — In working hours (8:00 — 17:00) — Contractor to be on site within 3 hours and the area made safe on the same working day — Outside working hours — Contractor to be on site within 3 hours and the area made safe on the same day Priority Tree Maintenance- Work to be completed within 5 working days following the initial instruction. Within County Tree Maintenance (both Councils) — In working hours (8:00 — 17:00) — Outside working hours External Client Tree Maintenance (Monmouthshire County Council only) within the Greater Gwent Area, e.g. hospital grounds, police stations etc. — In working hours (8:00 — 17:00) — Outside working hours. Maintenance work to be completed to agreed timescales — Within County (both Councils) Tree Maintenance — External Client Tree Maintenance (Monmouthshire County Council only). Priority survey undertaken within 5 working days and submit a verbal report within 3 working days and a written report within a further 2 weeks. Routine survey to be completed to agreed timescales.