Waterways Ireland is seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified, skilled, and experienced arboriculturist to conduct ground level tree surveys of trees in open spaces at selected sites under Waterways Irelands control. The surveys are for the purposes of tree risk management and to assist with the development of a planned programme and schedule of tree maintenance works in the relevant Operational areas. The aim is to provide a tree inventory and condition survey for all trees for the purpose of: • Assessing the Health and structural condition of the trees • Risk management. • Proactive management of existing trees • Recommended introduction of new or replacement trees This tender competition will be used to establish a framework agreement for arboricultural consultancy services as defined in the specification at Section 2.3 along any of the navigations, within the jurisdiction of Waterways Irelands, and surrounding property(s).