IWB framework agreement for tree surgeons and arborists 2026 Tender
Original: IWB, accord-cadre pour les arboristes-élagueurs
IWB Industrielle Werke Basel
In context
This is a contract notice published by a government body covering construction and works. Bids are invited through a framework agreement. Delivery covers Switzerland (CH-BS). It is classified under Forestry and Reforestation against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.
IWB Industrielle Werke Basel is procuring a framework agreement for tree-care works, mainly maintenance and protection of trees and their roots. It suits local arboriculture firms and tree-surgery SMEs able to carry out on-site call-off work in the Basel region.
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About this tender
IWB Industrielle Werke Basel is procuring a framework agreement (Rahmenvertrag) for tree care services, described in the tender as Pflegearbeiten für Baum- und Wurzelschutz (maintenance work for tree and root protection). The place of performance is the canton of Basel-Stadt (postcode 4002, Basel). The initial contract term is 2 years, from 01.04.2027 to 31.03.2029. IWB may extend the contract twice, once by 2 years and once by 1 year, for a maximum total period of 01.04.2027 to 31.03.2032. The procedure is an open procedure under the IVöB, within the scope of international treaties. The tender is published under CPV 77230000 (forestry-related services). Bidding consortia and subcontractors are permitted. Variants and partial tenders are not permitted, and no dialogue is planned.
Bidder eligibility
Details are set out in the tender documentation, available on simap.ch after registration. The published criteria are: references from the bidder, a declaration on key personnel, the service description (Leistungsbeschrieb), and response time. General participation conditions include: proof of liability insurance (Haftpflichtversicherung); acceptance of the framework agreement terms; confirmation of and evidence for economic requirements; VAT registration confirmation; E-invoicing confirmation; confirmation of compliance with the IWB supplier code of conduct; confirmation of measures related to the situation in Ukraine; registration on the IWB supplier portal; confirmation of freedom from sanctions; subcontractor organisation chart and subcontractor control confirmation; and confirmation of compliance with SECO sanctions lists.
How bids are scored
Award is based on two criteria: - ZK 1: Offer price, weighted 80% (maximum 8,000 points). - ZK 2: CO2 emissions of travel to the place of performance, weighted 20% (maximum 2,000 points). Further details are in the tender documentation.
Key requirements
- ✓Framework agreement with call-offs for arborist and tree-surgery maintenance works
- ✓Protection of trees and root systems, likely around utility construction activities
- ✓Works executed on-site in the Basel region by qualified arborists
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Forestry funding supports afforestation, reforestation, sustainable forest management and avoided deforestation. Money flows from climate finance, nature programmes, results-based payments and corporate buyers of forest carbon. Calls typically require land tenure clarity, community engagement and a credible plan to monitor tree survival over time.
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