Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf9-b3bd-70e3-b7dd-887c3bfe170e/ebc-ml-arboricultural-framework-agreement closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # EBC-ML-Arboricultural Framework Agreement [SE Shared Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/se-shared-services) Estimated value £160,000 to £320,000 Published 1 Jun 2015 Deadline Closed 6 Jul 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Elmbridge Borough Council wishes to select a maximum of 3 providers to the framework for Arboricultural Services. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced organisations who wish to provide Arboricultural Services to Elmbridge Borough Council to join the Framework Agreement. The Services comprise of arboricultural works to trees throughout the boroughs open spaces and land holdings. Elmbridge Borough Council has a large quantity of trees across over 500 hectares of publicly accessible country side, and 350 hectares of amenity parks, recreation grounds, cemeteries, church grounds, open spaces, community centres and offices. The Arboricultural works will be specified by tree officers and members of the Leisure & Cultural Services Team. Contractors can be asked to carry out a broad range of tree surgery and arboricultural services from large dismantles and crown reductions, to formative pruning, crown lifting, and new tree planting including emergency work when necessary. Some of the service will need to be carried out on highways were the adjacent land is owned by Elmbridge Borough Council. Additional information: The Authority is using the SE Shared Services e-Sourcing portal to carry out this procurement process. This is a separate website which can be accessed at [sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing](http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing) which gives full information as to how to register on SE Shared Services e-Sourcing portal and express an interest in this contract opportunity in order to access the procurement documents. You must register on this site to participate in this contract opportunity. If you are already registered, you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note if you have forgotten your password there is a ‘Forgotten Details' on the log-in page [intendhost.co.uk](https://intendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home) Guidance can be found on the ‘Help/Guidance tab'. Please ensure you express an interest in the opportunity in order to access the procurement documentation and allow plenty of time to upload any documents prior to the submission deadline. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact In-tend Support by email to or telephone to +44 8455578079 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes [in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Tree-maintenance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/71f28347-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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