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

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification – under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification – under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification – under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

The contractor will be required to remove trees in the latter stages of Ash Dieback safely. The contractor will be required to fell, remove and transport timber to DCC locations, which is to be disclosed at the point of call off. This may include other tree works. Supplier must have access to or own of MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), which is essential to response to tree works. It is a requirement that the successful supplier will have or will have access to operatives who have IPAF certification or equivalent for operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (IPAF Cherry Picker 3a&3b equipment must have its own up to date certification – under LOLER Provision of Work Equipment Act).

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.