TENDER FOR FRAMEWORK OF THE SURVEY AND/OR REMOVAL OF TREES FOR ASH DIEBACK

The purpose of the document is to specify the requirements for the provision of survey and removal for trees affected by Ash Dieback.

We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced Contractor to undertake treatment (including associated tree surgery operations) of ash trees infected with Hymenoscyphus Fraxineus (Ash Dieback). We will also require a Contractor to undertake further surveys of ash trees within Dundee.

Dundee City Council are looking to appoint additional surveyors to resurvey and monitor the condition of identified ash trees. Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor to co-ordinate the surveys. Using the Dundee City Council Tree Management System, the contractor will carry out Ash Dieback surveys on specified trees and categorise into the appropriate stage of the disease- and provide recommendations and specifications for removal if necessary.

Dundee City Council will provide access to the GIS based Tree Management system and provide training.

The contractor will be expected to provide a suitable mobile device such as a tablet with in-built GPS to allow the use of Tree Management System Field Maps. The contractor will need to have the necessary field equipment and transport. The Surveyors will hold a relevant Arboriculture Certification (Degree or Equivalent) and experience in surveying trees for Ash Dieback and is expected to provide this prior to commencement of work.

Please complete and sign the documentation and upload via Public Contracts Scotland Electronic Postbox. A checklist is provided within the Invitation to Tender documentation which can be found in the Additional Documents Area of PCS. (Tender offer, pricing schedule, bonafide tender, Declaration of Non-Involvement, SPD (Single Procurement Document).