TABLE 3.2

 

Service Delivery Output Element

Performance Standard

Rectification Period

Core Sessions

Adjustment Type

Moratoria

Monitoring Methodology

Monitoring Frequency

3.10.1

Tree Management Strategy

The Service Provider shall prepare and submit to the Authority the [Annual Tree Management Programme] as part of the Annual Investment Programme in accordance with clauses [  ] of this Contract.

N/A

7 days

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Annually

3.10.2

Tree Management Strategy

The Service Provider shall ensure that there is no overall decrease in the total number of trees as at the date of this Contract for the duration of the Service Period unless prior written consent has been obtained from the Authority.

N/A

7 days

deemed Unavailability

3 months

Service Inspect

Annually

3.11.1

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall ensure that trees on the Project Network do not cause a danger or obstruct the Project Network and/or any land and/or property in the possession of a Third Party.

N/A

1 day

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Monthly

3.11.2

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall ensure that trees on the Project Network shall not damage any land and/or property in the possession of a Third Party and, for the avoidance of doubt, where any such damage occurs the Service Provider shall repair and be responsible any costs associated with any such damage.

1 day

1 day

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Annually

3.11.3

Tree Management

All actions carried out by the Service Provider in relation to any tree shall be in accordance with the Highway Standards.

1 week

1 week

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Monthly

3.11.4

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall not light any fires on the Project Network in relation to the provision of the Service pursuant to this part 3B of Schedule 3.

N/A

N/A

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Monthly

3.11.5

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall ensure that every tree is free from epicormic growths from tree trunks and branches up to a minimum height of 5m above ground level where carrying out such removal will not adversely affect the visual amenity and the health of such tree.  In such cases the Service Provider shall ensure that those trees are free from epicormic growths to an appropriate height that allows the natural development of the relevant tree.

N/A

N/A

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Monthly

3.11.6

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall ensure every tree on the Project Network is free from visible signs of disease and decay.

N/A

N/A

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Monthly

3.11.7

Tree Management

Where the Service Provider carries out any actions in relation to a diseased or decaying tree the Service Provider shall ensure that all equipment is sterilised in accordance with the Highway Standards.

1 month

1 month

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Annually

3.11.8

Tree Management

No tree shall be pollarded unless prior written consent has been obtained from the Authority.

N/A

N/A

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Monthly

3.11.9

Tree Management

Root pruning which is required to be carried out to a tree in order to avoid actual or potential damage to the Project Network and/or any land and/or property in the possession of a Third Party shall not be carried out without the prior written consent of the Authority.

N/A

N/A

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Annually

3.11.10

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall repair all tree wounds.

5 Business Days

5 Business Days

deemed Unavailability

3 months

Service Inspect

Annually

3.11.11

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall not remove a tree from the Project Network without the prior written consent of the Authority unless removal is required as a Category 1 Defect in which case part 2 of this Schedule 3 (Output Specification) shall apply.

N/A

N/A

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Monthly

3.11.12

Tree Management

In the event of tree removal as a result of a Category 1 Defect, the Service Provider shall notify the Authority of such removal as soon as reasonably practicable after such removal has taken place.

1 hour

1 hour

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Weekly

3.11.13

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall remove or, where appropriate, grind down a tree stump.

24 hours

24 hours

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Monthly

3.11.14

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall ensure that any holes in or on the Project Network as a result of tree removal shall be made safe as soon as such actions pursuant to target 2.15.3 have been completed.

1 hour

1 hour

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Monthly

3.11.15

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall ensure that any holes in or on the Project Network as a result of tree removal shall be fully repaired.

48 hours

2 hours

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Inspect

Monthly

3.11.16

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall replace trees and add to existing tree stocks on the Project Network in accordance with the prior written consent of the Authority.

N/A

N/A

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Annually

3.11.17

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall ensure that any replacement or additional trees are of an appropriate level of maturity having regard to the location of the replacement or additional tree required and are not of a species set out in the [Prohibited Species List].

N/A

N/A

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Annually

3.11.18

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall not carry out any work within the spread of existing trees which may threaten the future integrity of any tree unless prior written consent has been obtained from the Authority.

N/A

1 day

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Inspect

Monthly

3.11.19

Tree Management

The Service Provider shall carry out all activities in a manner which shall not disturb nesting birds and other wildlife.

N/A

1 day

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Inspect

Monthly

3.12

Control of Brown Tail Moth

The Service Provider shall prune out all brown tail moth nests in any infected trees and or shrubs.

5 days

5 days

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Service Inspect

Annually

3.13.1

Waste Disposal

Subject to target 3.13.2, the Service Provider shall dispose of all green waste and other waste generated in the performance of the Service pursuant to this part 3B of Schedule 3 (Output Specification) which it is required to remove from the Project Network in accordance with the provisions of this Contract.

1 day

1 day

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Inspect

Monthly

3.13.2

Waste Disposal

The Service Provider shall not permit any waste to be taken for landfill or thermal treatment unless otherwise agreed with the Authority.

N/A

1 day

deemed Unavailability

N/A

Inspect

Monthly