Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Related Services (2024 – 2027)

Tender description

Trafford Council is developing a framework agreement to facilitate the procurement of a full spectrum of arboricultural works. The framework will be divided in to 6 Lots and those Lots will operate by using schedules of rates submitted by contractors as part of the process or by call-off contracts where contractors will be invited to provide quotations for work in a ‘mini-competition’ format. The services are to be split into 6 Lots and include: - Lot 1 Tree pruning, felling and full spectrum of arboricultural works Lot 2 Emergency call out works Lot 3 Works for restricted access Lot 4 Stump Grinding & reinstatement Lot 5 Epicormic growth removal Lot 6 Supply of trees Lot 1: Lot 1 Tree pruning, felling and full spectrum of arboricultural works The Council require organisations to provide a full spectrum of arboricultural works including tree pruning, thinning, felling and crown reduction works. Lot 2: Lot 2 Emergency Call Out Works The Council requires the following Service(s) To provide an Emergency Arboricultural service both Out-of-Hours and during Working Hours in respect of tree maintenance, to include tree inspection, tree surgery, stump removal, temporary re-instatement of tree pits, tree pruning to be carried out next to highways, in parks and open spaces, in social services property, communal housing areas, schools, cemeteries and Housing Trust land in the Borough of Trafford. The process for ordering works will be as follows; 1. Emergency tree works are identified by a tree officer. 2. Tree officer then contacts the successful call out contractor. 3. Details of the site location and the desired works are then given to the contractor. 4. The contractor attends the site and undertakes the emergency work as discussed with the tree officer. 5. The tree works are then completed, and the number of hours spent on site is provided to the tree officer. Lot 3: Lot 3 Works for Restricted Access The Council is seeking contractors to carry out arboricultural works, with access to restricted sites such as Trafford Housing Trust properties, schools and social services. Lot 4: Lot 4 Stump Grinding & Reinstatement The Council require a number of fully qualified stump grinding contractors to undertake the removal of stumps on the highway, in parks and open spaces. Where stated we will look to the contractor to provide a reinstatement for each location - these will be in a number of different surfaces i.e. tarmac, flag and grass. Lot 5: Lot 5 Epicormic Growth This work comprises of the removal of all basal and epicormic growth from the bases and trunks of the specified trees. Lot 6: Lot 6 Supply of Trees The Council is looking to appoint a number of organisations to supply a range of trees to include extra heavy standard, containerised trees, light standards. The Council may also require the provision of root balled and bare rooted trees to the specification within the tender pack.