This Invitation is for the provision of Tree Services (Services) for South East Water’s water, sewer sites, Water Recycling Plants and any other location as directed by South East Water (eg. Pipe tracks, road reserves) within our geographical service area

The general objectives of this Contract are that the Supplier:

• Assist South East Water in maintaining its sites in a functional, safe and aesthetically acceptable manner to the satisfaction of the stakeholders in general;
• To preserve trees and to maintain them in a healthy and vigorous condition;
• Provide a cost effective and comprehensive Services for South East Water, undertaking and managing the continuous Services in a professional, safe and environmentally responsible manner;
• Help South East Water achieve its budget and performance targets;
• The Services must be an efficient, effective, timely and compliant one, for the operational and aesthetic aspects of the sites.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Supplier is responsible for the full cost of the Services including any associated costs.

The scope of the Services includes but not limited to,

• Arborist tree assessment and reporting;
• Trimming and removal of trees;
• Bush cutting;
• Stump grinding;
• Clean out works after a storm event;
• Emergency call out works;
• Traffic management as required;
• Removal of leaf litter, raking and tidying and disposal offsite;
• Removal of mulch and disposal offsite;
• Clearing up of fallen branches; and
• Liaise with customers.