Invitation to Tender for Tree Maintenance Services

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  "date": "2026-03-05T15:16:03Z",
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        "locality": "Oldbury",
        "postalCode": "B69 3DE",
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        "streetAddress": "Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street"
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        "name": "Andy Jukes"
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    "description": "The Council has identified its requirement to establish a Framework Agreement (\u201cContract\u201d) to appoint three (3) suitably qualified and experienced Contractor\u2019s. \nSandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (\u201cthe Council\u201d), under the care of the Council\u2019s Urban Forestry Unit deals with the inspection and maintenance of the Council\u0027s tree stock. These works are primarily on highways, parks and open spaces, although they do carry out work on all other Council land where trees are located at the request of the Land Manager. \nAdditional work is undertaken for the Neighbourhoods Directorate within the gardens of tenanted homes and sheltered accommodation, Sandwell Leisure Trust, Cultural Services, Sandwell Education Authority and Highways Maintenance. The Council does not assist with work on trees located on private land unless it is deemed to be dead, diseased or dangerous.\nAll trees that fall under the ownership or management of the Council are protected. Therefore, it is illegal for anyone other than, instructed and approved tree surgeons to prune, fell or carry out any form of works to these trees. \nThe Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.\nFrom here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents.\nIn Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`.   \nFor a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.  \nIf you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.\nClosing date: Tuesday 07 April 2026 at 15:00hrs",
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