Tender

ESCC - MA - Bexhill to Hastings Link Road - Landscape Maintenance and Aftercare

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

29 Aug 2018 at 12:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bexhill to Hastings Link Road - Landscape Maintenance and Aftercare tender, initiated by East Sussex County Council (ESCC), is currently in the tender stage. The procurement is aimed at securing a contractor for grounds maintenance obligations over a five-year term, specifically for grass cutting, weed control, litter picking, and tree/bush management. This open procurement, with a total estimated value of £600,000 and a minimum value of £300,000, is set to close on 5th October 2018. The contract is located in East Sussex, with work expected to commence on 1st November 2018 and conclude by 31st October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the landscape maintenance and environmental services sectors. Companies specialising in grounds maintenance, especially those flexible enough to adapt to anticipated changes in contract scope, will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate, benefiting from the secure electronic submission processes offered through the SE Shared Services Procurement portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - MA - Bexhill to Hastings Link Road - Landscape Maintenance and Aftercare

Notice Description

The Bexhill to Hastings Link Road links the outskirts of Hastings and Bexhill and was completed and opened to the public in 2015. As the road was built through an area previously undeveloped, to meet planning regulations for the construction of the road, certain maintenance commitments were made. These commitments span from starting work on the road through to completion of the road and then afterwards for a period of 7 years. The principal contractor for the construction tendered for the maintenance commitments for the first five years post the road opening, to then handover to East Sussex County Council (ESCC) for the remaining two. Due to unforeseen circumstances this contractors is no longer going to be fulfilling the aftercare requirement and therefore ESCC must procure a contractor to meet these obligations for the remaining five years. It is envisaged that some of the scope of this contract will be reduced by year 3 due to some of the land being sold to third parties. The Required obligations have been publicly expressed through ESCC's website here: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/bexhillhastingslinkroad/about/ The Primary scope of this contract is; to undertake the agreed grounds maintenance obligations of ESCC for the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road Project. This is primarily made up of grass cutting, weed control, litter picking and tree/bush management. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f7df2e-a58b-4550-98a0-d89c436fc2e4
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 3-4 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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