Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bed-d7f1-72b6-9382-b97e35e1cbec/clc4951-arbiroculture-services closed GB open procedure # CLC4951 - Arbiroculture Services [Tower Hamlets](https://tendernation.io/buyers/tower-hamlets) Estimated value £1,250,000 Published 8 Apr 2016 Deadline Closed 13 May 2016 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender This contract is for the provision of Arboriculture services throughout Tower Hamlets that meets the Council's requirement in order to safely carry out all works in relation to the Maintenance of Tower Hamlets owned tress within Parks and Highways Tower Hamlets has a managed tree stock of around 25,000 trees and their ongoing management is required to establish best practice in accordance with British standards (BSI - 3988 Including tasks within the following scope of operations - - Pruning operations - To meet BS 3998 - Undertaking works as specified to BSI standards - Felling operations - To meet BS 3998 - Safe removal of trees within the borough as specified by an authorising officer - Planting operations - To meet BS 8545 - The planting and maintenance of in excess of 90 tress per annum in locations as specified The contract is to deliver the highest quality service available, in line with current British Standards, to ensure Insurance compliance and to create and sustain an exemplar of Good Arboriculture, to be provided by an Arboricultural Association approved Contractor. Additional information: Contract Title: Arboriculture Services Contract The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking expressions of interest from interested organisations for the above services and / or goods. Description: This contract is for the provision of Arboriculture services throughout Tower Hamlets that meets the Council's requirement in order to safely carry out all works in relation to the Maintenance of Tower Hamlets owned tress within Parks and Highways Tower Hamlets has a managed tree stock of around 25,000 trees and their ongoing management is required to establish best practice in accordance with British standards (BSI - 3988 Including tasks within the following scope of operations - - Pruning operations - To meet BS 3998 - Undertaking works as specified to BSI standards - Felling operations - To meet BS 3998 - Safe removal of trees within the borough as specified by an authorising officer - Planting operations - To meet BS 8545 - The planting and maintenance of in excess of 90 tress per annum in locations as specified The contract is to deliver the highest quality service available, in line with current British Standards, to ensure Insurance compliance and to create and sustain an exemplar of Good Arboriculture, to be provided by an Arboricultural Association approved Contractor. The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for both residents and businesses within Tower Hamlets. In line with The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the authority will consider how this procurement might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the relevant area. In order to achieve this, it is our objective to work with existing and future contractors to secure an appropriate level of community benefits through the procurement process. Detailed guidance and minimum levels of the economic and community benefit applicable to this tender will be available within the tender documentation. The anticipated contract start date is: Saturday, 01 October 2016 The estimated value of the contract is: £1,250,000 Total Cost For a period of: 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12months Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal ([londontenders.org](https://www.londontenders.org)) where the tender documentation will be available for download. You may be required to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract. The council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documentation regarding the contract, which shall be exclusively available through the portal. Tenderers are responsible for allowing sufficient time to submit their ITT/PQQ. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for ITT/PQQs that are not submitted due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors. Deadline for expression of interest and / or return of quotation is: ### Friday, 13 May 2016 12:00Noon LBTH is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found here along with Guidance to Suppliers and Providers. Or via: [towerhamlets.gov.uk](http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/) LBTH does not undertake to invite all applicants or bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. LBTH will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. 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