UK-Bristol: Forestry services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Forestry England, United Kingdom
www.forestryengland.uk, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 300064686, Email: christine.hunt@forestryengland.uk
Contact: Christine Hunt
Main Address: www.forestryengland.uk, Address of the buyer profile: www.forestryengland.uk
NUTS Code: UK

I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity:
Other activity: Forestry

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: Tree Surgery and Tree Safety Works Framework – South District
Reference number: FEE/0875

II.1.2) Main CPV code:
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

II.1.4) Short description: FRAMEWORK AWARDED.
We intend to award a framework agreement for dangerous tree maintenance and survey work for South England Forest District this includes Programmed Work and Emergency work, Tree Health Management Works and Tree Safety Inspection Work.

II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 2,100,000

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description (lot no. 1)


II.2.1) Title:The New Forest, Ringwood, Wareham Beats
Lot No:1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The New Forest, Ringwood, Wareham Beats A maximum of four contractors will be awarded a place under this Lot. The Programmed and Emergency Tree Work will comprise of, but not limited to, tree surgery, including deadwooding, crown lift, crown reduction, pollarding and sectional felling of identified trees. There may also be a requirement for the felling and dismantling of individual or small groups of windblown trees. In addition, the provision of a tree inspection report may also be required in certain instances. There may also be occasions for the need to operate Mobile Elevating Works Platforms (MEWP’s), tractors for winch assisted felling, chippers and mobile traffic management with suitably qualified operators. Please see the specification document for full description.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7RX39AXTGH

II.2) Description (lot no. 2)


II.2.1) Title:Micheldever, Chiddingfold, South Downs and Solent (mainland) Beats
Lot No:2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Micheldever, Chiddingfold, South Downs and Solent (mainland) Beats A maximum of four contractors will be awarded a place under this Lot. The Programmed and Emergency Tree Work will comprise of, but not limited to, tree surgery, including deadwooding, crown lift, crown reduction, pollarding and sectional felling of identified trees. There may also be a requirement for the felling and dismantling of individual or small groups of windblown trees. In addition, the provision of a tree inspection report may also be required in certain instances. There may also be occasions for the need to operate Mobile Elevating Works Platforms (MEWP’s), tractors for winch assisted felling, chippers and mobile traffic management with suitably qualified operators. Please see the specification document for full description.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

II.2) Description (lot no. 3)


II.2.1) Title:Isle of Wight
Lot No:3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Isle of Wight A maximum of four contractors will be awarded a place under this Lot. The Programmed and Emergency Tree Work will comprise of, but not limited to, tree surgery, including deadwooding, crown lift, crown reduction, pollarding and sectional felling of identified trees. There may also be a requirement for the felling and dismantling of individual or small groups of windblown trees. In addition, the provision of a tree inspection report may also be required in certain instances. There may also be occasions for the need to operate Mobile Elevating Works Platforms (MEWP’s), tractors for winch assisted felling, chippers and mobile traffic management with suitably qualified operators. Please see the specification document for full description.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EN7Y2THQ8J

II.2) Description (lot no. 4)


II.2.1) Title:District Tree Health Management
Lot No:4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: District Tree Health Management A maximum of eight contractors will be awarded within this Lot. The Tree Health Management work will comprise of but not limited to the felling and extraction of diseased trees that are considered a risk to the public or infrastructure. It would consider sites that need to be maintained on a larger scale than individual trees. The majority of work will be completed using a mechanised method such as a grapple saw or harvester and forwarder/tractor and timber trailer for extraction. On some occasions the assistance of motor manual chainsaws maybe required to process the trees. Additionally, the use of a tractor and winch maybe required for operational purposes. The District has a tree inspection programme from which trees requiring attention are identified and the contractor will be advised by the appropriate Beat Forester of the order of work – we would normally expect the contractor to be on site within four weeks of being notified. Please see the specification document for full description.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QK49TQY3R2

II.2) Description (lot no. 5)


II.2.1) Title:District Tree Safety Inspection
Lot No:5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: District Tree Safety Inspection. A maximum of eight contractors will be awarded within this Lot. The contractor will be required to visit individual or groups of trees on site, assess their condition, age and complete a written report which will list species, current condition and recommendations to maintain and prolong the life of the tree if possible. Please see specification document for full description.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QWA7J7YVQP


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2022/S 000-011543



IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 1
Title: The New Forest, Ringwood, Wareham Beats

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 03/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd, 04766544
The Estate Office, Summer Lane, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited, 07425707
Pilmore Growers, Whitesheet, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Hardy Tree Surgeons Limited, 04440869
24 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Benton arboriculture, N/A
22 Orchard Hill, Rudgwick, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3EQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 2,100,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,100,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.2)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: Micheldever, Chiddingfold, South Downs and Solent (mainland) Beats

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 03/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd, 04766544
The Estate Office, Summer Lane, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited, 07425707
Pilmore Growers, Whitesheet, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Benton arboriculture, N/A
22 Orchard Hill, Rudgwick, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3EQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Groundlord Ltd, 09394007
Suite 2, Healey House, Dene Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2AA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 2,100,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,100,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.3)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 3
Title: Isle of Wight

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 03/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd, 04766544
The Estate Office, Summer Lane, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited, 07425707
Pilmore Growers, Whitesheet, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Benton arboriculture, N/A
22 Orchard Hill, Rudgwick, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3EQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Groundlord Ltd, 09394007
Suite 2, Healey House, Dene Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2AA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 2,100,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,100,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.4)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 4
Title: District Tree Health Management

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 03/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd, 04766544
The Estate Office, Summer Lane, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited, 07425707
Pilmore Growers, Whitesheet, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Groundlord Ltd, 09394007
Suite 2, Healey House, Dene Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2AA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Environmental Forestry UK Ltd, 07327117
26 High Street, Gosport Road, Privett, Alton, Hampshire, GU27 2HW, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.5)
EUROFOREST LTD, 01153003
Karlstad House, 3 Merchants Drive, Parkhouse, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA3 0JW, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.6)
HRG Tree Surgeons Limited, 08294093
Unit 30, 151 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2BT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 2,100,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,100,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.5)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 5
Title: District Tree Safety Inspection

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 03/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd, 04766544
The Estate Office, Summer Lane, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited, 07425707
Pilmore Growers, Whitesheet, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Benton arboriculture, N/A
22 Orchard Hill, Rudgwick, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3EQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
EUROFOREST LTD, 01153003
Karlstad House, 3 Merchants Drive, Parkhouse, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA3 0JW, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.5)
WRC Ltd, N/A
8a Hollybush, Horningsham, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7LE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 2,100,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,100,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: FRAMEWORK AWARDED. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=801678074

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
The Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 15/08/2023