Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Wolverhampton City Council
Civic Centre, St Peters Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RL
UK
Contact person: Miss Laura Bould
Telephone: +44 1902556556
E-mail: Laura.bould@wolverhampton.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG39
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CWC23091 - Arboriculture Services
Reference number: DN672807
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77211500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Wolverhampton City Council are looking for a contractor/contractors to support the in-house team with the Provision of Tree Maintenance and Arboriculture services. The contract needs to cover all areas of Tree Maintenance and surveying works, the scope of which is briefly outlined below.
The works will comprise of but are not limited to:
• Surveying and inspection of trees
o To complete requested Tree inspections and reporting within the Confirm Connect
database. An experienced, working knowledge of this platform is essential.
• Routine Maintenance work on trees in line with BS3998
o Support in the management of trees identified through inspection as being dead, dying and/or dangerous and presenting a serious risk to the safety of the public and property; or in
need of pro-active management to prevent them from becoming so.
o Utilisation of contractor’s experience and ability to conduct larger works, including the supply of appropriate equipment and trained professionals to complete the task.
• Emergency call out work
o To deal with dangerous or fallen trees caused by storm damage or other unpredictable events
The new contract ensures that the Council continues to provide high standards of arboriculture inspections and maintenance alongside a commitment to sustainable practices and reduction in carbon emissions.
The key objectives for this contract are to support the in-house team in:
• A collaborative long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both parties.
• Continuous improvements in service provision, best practice, quality and cost control.
• A focus on sustainability and reduction in carbon emissions across the contract term.
• Value for money, with an open and transparent approach to operating the contract.
• An excellent responsive service to the Council and other stakeholders.
• The use of technology to support effective service delivery.
• An experienced and effective management team to successfully provide the full range of
services listed.
• Continuity of services’ including a seamless transfer.
• A highly skilled flexible workforce
This contract will be for an initial period of 4 years, with one extension period available for a
further 4 years. The total estimated value for the full term of this contract including the
extension period is £753,920
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP/ Highest offer:
753 920.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG39
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Wolverhampton City Council are looking for a contractor/contractors to support the in-house team with the Provision of Tree Maintenance and Arboriculture services. The contract needs to cover all areas of Tree Maintenance and surveying works, the scope of which is briefly outlined below.
The works will comprise of but are not limited to:
• Surveying and inspection of trees
o To complete requested Tree inspections and reporting within the Confirm Connect database. An experienced, working knowledge of this platform is essential.
• Routine Maintenance work on trees in line with BS3998
o Support in the management of trees identified through inspection as being dead, dying and/or dangerous and presenting a serious risk to the safety of the public and property; or in need of pro-active management to prevent them from becoming so.
o Utilisation of contractor’s experience and ability to conduct larger works, including the supply of appropriate equipment and trained professionals to complete the task.
• Emergency call out work
o To deal with dangerous or fallen trees caused by storm damage or other unpredictable
events
The new contract ensures that the Council continues to provide high standards of
arboriculture inspections and maintenance alongside a commitment to sustainable practices
and reduction in carbon emissions.
The key objectives for this contract are to support the in-house team in:
• A collaborative long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both parties.
• Continuous improvements in service provision, best practice, quality and cost control.
• A focus on sustainability and reduction in carbon emissions across the contract term.
• Value for money, with an open and transparent approach to operating the contract.
• An excellent responsive service to the Council and other stakeholders.
• The use of technology to support effective service delivery.
• An experienced and effective management team to successfully provide the full range of
services listed.
• Continuity of services’ including a seamless transfer.
• A highly skilled flexible workforce
This contract will be for an initial period of 4 years, with one extension period available for a
further 4 years. The total estimated value for the full term of this contract including the
extension period is £753,920
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about 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 OJ S:
2023/S 000-016531
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: CWC23091
Title: CWC23091 - Arboriculture Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/11/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Acorn Environmental Management Group Ltd
2a Eagle Road
Redditch
B98 9HF
UK
NUTS: UKG39
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
753 920.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Director of Governance
Civic Centre, St Perer's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/11/2023