Highway Arboricultural Services Framework (NY Highways)

The aims of this framework arrangement are to ensure that tree maintenance work is completed to a high standard in accordance with arboriculture best practice and the relevant legal and Council requirements. The contract will ensure a safe highway for residents and visitors, by allowing NY Highways to respond quickly and professionally to reports of dangerous trees on or near the highway, and by managing trees on or near the highway.

Additional information: To access the tender documents you must register your organisation details on the YORtender (ProContract) system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/ by creating a username, password and company profile. To view details of this opportunity click on the Find Opportunities icon within the Opportunities section.

Select North Yorkshire County Council from the Organisations drop down in the filter section and click Update. The Opportunity should then be displayed on the page.

Alternatively use the Find Opportunities icon and • change the All Data drop down to Reference Number in the search drop down; • enter the contract ID: DN508001; • click Go, and the details of this contract should be displayed. Once you have selected the Opportunity by clicking on the project title, you will need to express your interest by clicking the Register Interest In This Opportunity button.

This will then allow you to download any documentation required, complete and upload the documents to the system. This must be done in advance of the deadline date.

For critical and time-sensitive issues (requiring resolution within 60 minutes) please call 0330 005 0352. The Framework will consist of four lots which are as follows based on geographical areas: • Lot 1 Highway Arboricultural services in the Hambleton & Richmondshire District Area • Lot 2 Highway Arboricultural services in the Ryedale & Scarborough District Area • Lot 3 Highway Arboricultural services in the Craven & Harrogate District Area • Lot 4 Highway Arboricultural services in the Selby District Area