The provision of ESB Communication Tower Compound Maintenance Weed Control services

Up to three Applicants will be admitted to the Framework Agreement which will utilise the cascade method where the service is always offered first to the Framework Member who was ranked first at the framework agreement award stage and, if this Framework Member is not in a position to perform the Service, to the second ranked Framework Member and so on. ESBT owns and operates circa 330 tower sites countrywide. Each tower is to be maintained on a 12 month rotating schedule throughout the term of the contract. The sites will be categorised into the number of expected visits each year. Red – 3 Visits equally spread apart across 12 months Amber – 2 Visits equally spread across 12 months. Green – 1 visit in a 12 month period. Reactive site visits base on ad hoc safety alerts. There will be continuous evaluation of the status of these sites on a yearly basis. The number of site visits required may go up or down. It is proposed that the Contract will include: Complete de veg of site compound. Cut back any overhanging trees/vegetation on site perimeter. 1 meter width of vegetation to cleared around compound where possible to ensure no further growth through fence line. Ensure access track to site is clear and free of any vegetation. Access tracks to specific sites to be cut back to ensure safe access (list to be provided). Clear vegetation that blocks access to any RFE (ESB Mini Pillars). Spray site with appropriate weed killer to target specific weeds to prevent continued growth. Record and report any additional findings on site. Photograph and document Pre and Post works for ESBT records. Submit a hand over document in a PDF format, which shows the extent of the works carried out.