De-vegetation Framework

Scope:Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd is looking for proposals for de-vegetation services to operate across the Core Valley Lines Infrastructure over the next three years under a framework agreement.Tender submissions will be evaluated based on the following:> Framework rates for de-vegetation services on a call off basis (weekday/weekend day and night shifts).> Demonstrate competency and capability.> Demonstrate Capacity.> Adherence to either BBRL or NEC3 form of contract.> Sustainability credentials.More detail will be provided in the tender pack.Stage 1 - Pre-qualification Requirements:Subcontractors who express interest shall be subject to meeting Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd pre-qualification criteria for this package of works. The pre-qualification process will be conducted offline, and subcontractors will be contacted directly if any information is required.Minimum pre-qualification requirements for this tender exercise are as follows:> RISQS - appropriate approved competencies for de-vegetation services.> Constructionline - associate membership.> Dun & Bradstreet credit check - maximum financial risk rating which is acceptable is 'moderate'.Please do not express interest if you do not meet these minimum requirements.Stage 2 - Invitation to tender (ITT):Once stage 1 has been completed all subcontractors will be contacted directly and invited to tender with further instructions. Subcontractors who were unsuccessful during stage 1 will also be contacted directly.Tender documents shall be issued to those who qualify via Balfour Beatty’s tendering portal ‘Jaggaer’. Access to the portal will be provided after the ITT letters have been released, agreed and tasks completed.Responses, including any tender queries must be submitted via the Jaggaer portal mechanism only.