Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Fife Council
Fife House, North Street
Glenrothes
KY7 5LT
UK
Contact person: Dawn Watson
Telephone: +44 3451550000
E-mail: dawn.watson@fife.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM72
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.fife.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Control of Ash Die Back Disease
Reference number: CW0310
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77211500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
CW0310 Control of Ash Die Back Disease
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Fife Wide – Removal of Trees affected by Ash Dieback on Transportation Network (High Grade)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Removal of Trees affected by Ash Dieback on Transportation Network (High Grade)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Technical Approach
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Environmental & Biodiversity Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Waste, Biosecurity & Timber Disposal
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Effective Performance Management and Communication and Supervision over the Duration of the Framework
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
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
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
2.1 Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade) o Sub Lot 2.1 East Fife
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)
o Sub Lot 2.1 East Fife
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Technical Approach
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Environmental & Biodiversity Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Waste, Biosecurity & Timber Disposal
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Effective Performance Management and Communication and Supervision over the Duration of the Framework
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
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
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)o Sub Lot 2.2 Central Fife
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)
o Sub Lot 2.2 Central Fife
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Technical Approach
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Environmental & Biodiversity Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Waste, Biosecurity & Timber Disposal
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Effective Performance Management and Communication and Supervision over the Duration of the Framework
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2x 12month extensions
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
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
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
2.3 Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Removal of Tress affected by Ash Dieback in Green Space (High Grade)
o Sub Lot 2.3 West Fife
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Technical Approach
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Environmental & Biodiversity Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Waste, Biosecurity & Timber Disposal
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Effective Performance Management and Communication and Supervision over the Duration of the Framework
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12month extensions
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
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
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Economic and Financial Standing
Insurance
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
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
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Technical and Professional (Professional Qualifications) pass exclude
Environmental Management
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
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
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
09/06/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
09/06/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830306.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The tenderer must provide a plan describing how they will support Local Economic Development and provide a plan for delivering Social Value and Community Benefits via national TOMS, bidders are encouraged to pay particular attention to Planet relating to the following outcomes.
NT118 Support for sustainable reforestation or afforestation projects
NT119 – Support for green spaces, biodiversity or ecosystems
A minimum of 10% of the overall contract will be required to be delivered
(SC Ref:830306)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830306
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court
Kirkcaldy
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/05/2026