Tree Cutting and Removal

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          "description": "4C Bidders will be required to provide 3 examples and demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver a tree felling and removal service in the past 3 years. Examples must demonstrate you have experience of delivering a contract of a similar size and nature that can be transferable in to the context of this contract opportunity.\r\n BIDDERS TO NOTE THE EXAMPLES WILL BE SCORED ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS.\r\n 4C Tenders must confirm they are a certified member of ARB (Aboricultural Association) and provide evidence of this. Tenderers who do not provide signed certificates will fail this requirement and be deemed non-compliant and their tender not considered further.\r\n 4C SUBCONTRACTING\r\n Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.",
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