Planning

CP1946-20 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2021-25

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Sep 2020 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Devon County Council is initiating a procurement process for the "CP1946-20 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2021-25". This project is categorised under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, and will take place in the South West region of England. The framework agreement aims to maintain approximately 5,000 km of public rights of way and has a budget of £10 million for the period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 19th October 2020, and a closing date for responses to a related questionnaire on 2nd October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises looking to expand their service offerings. Businesses that specialise in landscape management, ecology, and forestry works are particularly well-suited to compete for various lots, which involve activities such as vegetation clearance, ground-based tree works, and maintenance of public paths. Contractors can bid for single or multiple geographic areas, enabling flexibility and access to a diverse range of projects with the potential for considerable annual revenue. With an average works order value of around £2,700, participating in this framework could foster sustained business growth and expand operational capabilities in the region.

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Notice Title

CP1946-20 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2021-25

Notice Description

Devon County Council (DCC) are looking to procure a Framework Agreement for the maintenance and improvement works to approximately 5,000km of Public Rights of Way (comprising footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways), 230km of off-road recreational trail network (for example, the Tarka Trail) and 590km of minor road network (mainly unmetalled) including the South West Coast Path National Trial for which it is responsible along with the areas covered by the Stover Country Park and Grand Western Canal Country Park. The historic annual spend for this work has been approximately PS1.5m. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will operate over a four year period operating in eight geographical areas throughout Devon (based on District Council Boundaries) and is likely to comprise two Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Work activities which will include vegetation clearance and typical maintenance activities Lot 2 - Work activities involving the use of chainsaw equipment for tree works (up to 380mm diameter and ground based works only) The main works to be delivered under the arrangement are seasonal vegetation cutting, ground based tree works, sign and waymarker installation, gate installation, surface maintenance (mostly compacted stone or natural surfaces, drainage and ditch maintenance, bridge maintenance (replacing decking and handrails) and the like. DCC wishes to appoint a number of appropriately skilled and competent contractors to the Framework Agreement who can be called upon to undertake the maintenance and improvement works up to a value of PS100,000 per scheme. The historic average value of works orders is approximately PS2,700 and range from PS20 to PS50,000 plus (based on 2019/20 data). Contractors may elect to operate in one or more, or all of the operating areas and may bid for either one or both Lots. More information regarding the arrangement may be accessed here: https://www.devon.gov.uk/prow/ inspections-and-maintenance/prow-framework-2021-25/ This includes a simple questionnaire to allow prospective bidders to make comments and observations on the intended arrangements. The closing date for responses to the questionnaire is 2nd October 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3934c021-259e-43dd-b544-0b00e7f6171f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882dc835-c302-44bf-8361-47fe4f24424c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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