Tender

On-site Maintenance of Horticultural Plant and Equipment

SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Apr 2020 at 07:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset West and Taunton Council is seeking an external contractor for the on-site maintenance of horticultural plant and equipment, as part of their Grounds Maintenance and Horticultural Services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment," is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 26th May 2020. The contract is valued at £250,000 and will last for an initial term of 36 months, starting from 1st August 2020, with possible extensions of two additional 12-month periods. All services will be delivered at the Westpark Depot, located in Chelston, Wellington, South West, United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in equipment maintenance and repair, particularly those with experience in horticultural services. Companies that can offer flexible labour resources, responsive service delivery, and efficient scheduling for planned and urgent repairs would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this tendering process, businesses have the potential to establish a long-term partnership with Somerset West and Taunton Council, contributing to the maintenance of the region's public spaces while fostering growth and operational success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

On-site Maintenance of Horticultural Plant and Equipment

Notice Description

The Councils Open Spaces team provide grounds maintenance and horticultural services to all of the Councils parkland, recreational and residential areas, and employs in excess of 45 staff. The team are based at the Westpark Depot, Chelston, Wellington TA21 9AD. T It is essential that the plant and equipment used to support the teams operations is maintained in an excellent condition and at the optimal cost to ensure its contractual commitments are met in the most efficient manner. Until 2018 the maintenance of the plant and equipment required to support the open spaces team was managed in-house. Following a successful trial the Council now wishes to procure an external contractor to provide a maintenance and repair service at the Westpark Depot site. Summary of Requirements, 1.The provision of an experienced, proactive Labour Resource for an average of 37 hours per week (excluding Bank Holidays) 2.The Labour Resource will be based onsite at the Westpark depot working solely on the Councils plant and equipment 3.Flexibility in the provision of the Service to provide for a responsive services outside of the core hours 4.The scheduling and delivery of planned and responsive repair and maintenance to all plant and equipment 5.The offsite repair, recovery and return of plant and equipment 6.The ordering of parts and materials The Contract will be for an initial 36 month period, capable of extension for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07ca07c1-93a0-4642-bb3d-42881b2d0092
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37857672-4202-4248-aba4-b7124718a460
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 1HE
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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