Tender

GROUND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

AMESBURY TOWN COUNCIL

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19 Nov 2024 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Amesbury Town Council is inviting tenders for a ground maintenance contract encompassing grass cutting, line marking of sports pitches, low-lying tree maintenance, and hedge and shrub maintenance. This 3-year contract, worth between £80,000 and £100,000, will begin on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the horticultural services industry, and the procurement stage is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 2nd January 2025. An open procedure above the threshold has been adopted as the procurement method to ensure competitive bidding.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses specializing in horticultural services, particularly those offering quality maintenance solutions at value for money. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, although voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not specifically targeted. Prospective contractors should demonstrate best practices and readiness to handle additional ad-hoc tasks. To fully understand the contract's requirements, site visits facilitated by the Town Council's Operations Manager are advisable. Transparency about previous experiences, including references from past contracts, will be advantageous. This tender opens avenues for firms to establish long-term relations and showcase their proficiency in ground maintenance in a reputable community setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GROUND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Notice Description

Amesbury Town Council wishes to appoint a Grounds' Maintenance Contractor on a 3-year contract covering Grass Cutting, Line Marking of Sports Pitches, Low Lying Tree Maintenance and Hedge and Shrub Maintenance. The deadline for submissions for this tender is 2nd January 2025. The contract will commence 1st April 2025. Whilst maps and detailed information is provided within the ITT, site visits must be conducted in order to fully understand the extent of the contract requirements. Visits can be arranged via the Operations' Manager. Amesbury Town Council expects best practice to be implemented by the contractor in all aspects of the work outlined and to ensure areas are left clean and tidy after work has been conducted. There may be times when additional work is required outside of the contractual requirements, this may be short notice due to Health and Safety and/or other reasons. We would expect this work to be quoted for and carried out in a timely manner. Amesbury Town Council will consider a number of factors when appointing a contractor: Quality of Service - please provide examples of contracts held and references where available. Value for money - the Town Council does not necessarily accept the cheapest tender. https://www.amesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/116/2024/11/Ground-Maintenance-Tender-25-28.-Final-Copy-1.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d767067-0b5f-4dbd-9843-dd401d74725f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb68183b-358c-46ad-9f71-e3b6525f67fe
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
AMESBURY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 7XT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Amesbury South
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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