Arboricultural Services Framework for Parks and Green Spaces in the Cumberland Area

Tender description

A framework agreement for arboricultural services on parks and green spaces in the Cumberland district. The agreement will be divided into two areas, Northern and Southern Cumberland, reflecting the extent of the district and also existing arrangements by which tree work is being undertaken. Within each area there will be a further sub-division to reflect standard tree works (most work undertaken) and specialist works, where officer discretion identifies a need for technical work on sensitive or vulnerable sites. Lot 1: Northern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work) Northern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for work of a technical nature on sensitive or vulnerable sites which demands the highest standards. This lot will only consider the dismantling or felling of trees and does not include the removal of large volumes of material off a site nor the grinding of stumps. Contractors wishing to apply for this lot must demonstrate current ‘Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor’ status. Lot 2: Northern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work) Northern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for all tree surgery work (including climbing and use of aerial platforms), tree felling, scrub clearance, hedge laying/coppicing, timber extraction and stump grinding. Contractors will be expected to evidence all necessary training and insurances and will be required to work to pre-determined quality standards. Lot 3: Southern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work) Southern Area Lot 1 (Specialist Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for work of a technical nature on sensitive or vulnerable sites which demands the highest standards. This lot will only consider the dismantling or felling of trees and does not include the removal of large volumes of material off a site nor the grinding of stumps. Contractors wishing to apply for this lot must demonstrate current ‘Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor’ status. Lot 4: Southern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work) Southern Area Lot 2 (Arboricultural Work) This lot will be used for all tree surgery work (including climbing and use of aerial platforms), tree felling, scrub clearance, hedge laying/coppicing, timber extraction and stump grinding. Contractors will be expected to evidence all necessary training and insurances and will be required to work to pre-determined quality standards.