Forestry and Arboricultural Works Framework

The City of Edinburgh Council and Participating Sector Partners (PSP’s) and their Arm’s Length Organisations, wish to appoint 3 Contractors, however, may take up to a maximum of 6 specialist and experienced suppliers to a Framework Agreement to carry out tree works at a variety of locations over the next four years.

To carry out Forestry and Arboricultural Works as determined by the awarding Councils.

To work alongside the Councils inhouse team

To respond to and complete works requested within specified timescales

The City of Edinburgh Council and Participating Sector Partners (PSP’s) and their Arm’s Length Organisations, wish to appoint 3 Contractors, however, may take up to a maximum of 6. specialist and experienced suppliers to a Framework Agreement to carry out tree works at a variety of locations over the next four years.

To carry out Forestry and Arboricultural Works as determined by the awarding Councils.

To work alongside the Councils inhouse team

To respond to and complete works requested within specified timescales. Breakdown Figures provided are indicative

Edinburgh Council 190,000 GBP per annum East Lothian Council 50,000 GBP per annum, West Lothian Council 60,000 GBP per annum, Midlothian Council 25,000 GBP per annum

Fife Council and Borders Council - a specific budget is not currently identified , NHS Lothian 42,000 GBP Per annum

is a mandatory requirement of this Framework Agreement that a prompt payment clause is present in all Contracts used in the delivery of the requirements. This ensures payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and includes an obligation to provide a point of contact for sub-contractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. This will require active monitoring of payment performance as well as the provision of evidence and reports to the Council on request or as contractually scheduled.