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Control of Ash Die Back Disease

Fife Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 10:47.

Opportunity overview

CW0310 Control of Ash Die Back Disease

Classification

  • CPV77211500 — Tree-maintenance services

Lots

  • Fife Wide – Removal of Trees affected by Ash Dieback on Transportation Network (High Grade)Value not stated
  • 2.1 Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.1 East FifeValue not stated
  • Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)o Sub Lot 2.2 Central FifeValue not stated
  • 2.3 Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CW0310
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
77211500
Description
Tree-maintenance services

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Economic and Financial Standing Insurance
Minimum
Economic and Financial Standing – pass exclude. The current ratio will be applied. Current assets will be divided by Current Liabilities. Tenderers are to provide their current assets and current liabilities in relation to their published accounts for the last two years. Tenderers are expected to achieve a ratio of 1 or more. Where a tenderer doesn’t meet this requirement, further details should be provided to confirm why and the council may undertake additional financial checks and a qualitative judgement shall be made as to the financial capacity of the Tenderer Employer’s Liability 10 million Public Liability 2.5 million Professional Indemnity/ Negligence (where appropriate) 1 million

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Technical and Professional (Professional Qualifications) pass exclude Environmental Management
Minimum
NPTC/Lantra/ NVQ Training relevant to the nature of the requirements including the following Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting - Level 2 Manual Fed Mechanical Chipper Qualification Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm Level 2 Award in Branch Removal and Breakdown of a Crown Level 2 Award in Safe Use of a Powered Pole Pruner Level 2 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness Level 2 Award in Supporting Colleagues Undertaking Off Ground Tree Related Operations Level 2 Award in Tree Climbing and Rescue Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees Over 380mm Level 3 Award in Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw Level 3 Award in Emergency Tree work Operations Level 3 Award in Aerial Chainsaw work from a harness Level 3 Award in Aerial cutting of Trees Using Free Fall Techniques Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rigging PA1 and PA6 Chemical Spraying Application (EcoPlugs) Treework Operator Forestry/ Agricultural fencing Horticulture Tractor with Trailed/Mounted Implements and PTOs Tracked Excavator Brushwood Chipper Operations MEWP, Chainsaw from MEWP, Assisting felling, Winch Cert, Tree Inspection (Minimal of Basic Tree inspection), Stump Grinder, Emergency Forestry First Aid Environmental Management Environmental Management systems ISO14001 or equivalent SEPA Waste Carriers Licence or equivalent

Applies To

supplier

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
3

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
9 Jun 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Expected award period

Starts
9 Jun 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
9 Jun 2026, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
2
Title
2.1 Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.1 East Fife
Description
Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.1 East Fife
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Methodology & Technical Approach
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Environmental & Biodiversity Considerations
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Name
Waste, Biosecurity & Timber Disposal
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Effective Performance Management and Communication and Supervision over the Duration of the Framework
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 6
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
2 x 12months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Entry 2
Id
3
Title
Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)o Sub Lot 2.2 Central Fife
Description
Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.2 Central Fife
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Methodology & Technical Approach
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Environmental & Biodiversity Considerations
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Name
Waste, Biosecurity & Timber Disposal
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Effective Performance Management and Communication and Supervision over the Duration of the Framework
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 6
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
2x 12month extensions

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Entry 3
Id
4
Title
2.3 Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)
Description
Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.3 West Fife
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Methodology & Technical Approach
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Environmental & Biodiversity Considerations
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Name
Waste, Biosecurity & Timber Disposal
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Effective Performance Management and Communication and Supervision over the Duration of the Framework
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 6
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
2 x 12month extensions

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Entry 4
Id
1
Title
Fife Wide – Removal of Trees affected by Ash Dieback on Transportation Network (High Grade)
Description
Removal of Trees affected by Ash Dieback on Transportation Network (High Grade)
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Methodology & Technical Approach
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Environmental & Biodiversity Considerations
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Name
Waste, Biosecurity & Timber Disposal
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Effective Performance Management and Communication and Supervision over the Duration of the Framework
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 6
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211500
Description
Tree-maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Delivery Location

Description
Fife
Item 2
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211500
Description
Tree-maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Delivery Location

Description
Fife
Item 3
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211500
Description
Tree-maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Delivery Location

Description
Fife
Item 4
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211500
Description
Tree-maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Delivery Location

Description
Fife

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Fife Council
Id
GB-FTS-2273

Identifier

Legal Name
Fife Council

Address

Street Address
Fife House, North Street
Locality
Glenrothes
Region
UKM72
Postal Code
KY7 5LT
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Dawn Watson
Telephone
+44 3451550000

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-3049

Identifier

Legal Name
Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court

Address

Locality
Kirkcaldy
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glenrothes · UKM72 · KY7 5LT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM72

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 040804-2026tender ·