Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Related Services (2024 - 2027)

Trafford Council is developing a framework agreement to facilitate the procurement of a full spectrum of arboricultural works.\r

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The framework will be divided in to 6 Lots and those Lots will operate by using schedules of rates submitted by contractors as part of the process or by call-off contracts where contractors will be invited to provide quotations for work in a 'mini-competition' format.\r

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The services are to be split into 6 Lots and include: -\r

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Lot 1 Tree pruning, felling and full spectrum of arboricultural works\r

Lot 2 Emergency call out works\r

Lot 3 Works for restricted access\r

Lot 4 Stump Grinding & reinstatement\r

Lot 5 Epicormic growth removal\r

Lot 6 Supply of trees

The Council requires the following Service(s)

To provide an Emergency Arboricultural service both Out-of-Hours and during Working Hours in respect of tree maintenance, to include tree inspection, tree surgery, stump removal, temporary re-instatement of tree pits, tree pruning to be carried out next to highways, in parks and open spaces, in social services property, communal housing areas, schools, cemeteries and Housing Trust land in the Borough of Trafford.

The process for ordering works will be as follows;

1. Emergency tree works are identified by a tree officer.

2. Tree officer then contacts the successful call out contractor.

3. Details of the site location and the desired works are then given to the contractor.

4. The contractor attends the site and undertakes the emergency work as discussed with the tree officer.

5. The tree works are then completed, and the number of hours spent on site is provided to the tree officer.