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

Devon County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2021 at 16:43

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Tender

17 Nov 2020 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2020 at 09:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CP1946-20 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2021-25" is being conducted by Devon County Council, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This open procedure is aimed at securing a framework agreement for the maintenance and enhancement of approximately 5,000km of public rights of way (PROW) across Devon. The procurement, classified under the category of agricultural, forestry, and horticultural services, has an estimated value of £10 million and is set to cover a contract period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025. The tender period for submitting bids will close on 4th December 2020. Key activities will include vegetation clearance, tree works, and general surface maintenance within designated geographical areas based on District Council boundaries.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the landscaping, forestry, and maintenance sectors, particularly those with expertise in public space upkeep and environmental management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of handling contracts valued up to £100,000. Interested contractors can bid for one or both of the two differentiated lots, which focus on general maintenance activities and specialised tree works, making it an ideal opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public service contracts.

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Notice Information

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 (PROW) (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 comprise two Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Work activities which will include vegetation clearance and typical maintenance and improvement activities (Service Group 1) Lot 2 - Work activities involving the use of chainsaw equipment including tree works (up to 380mm diameter and ground based works only) (Service Group2). The main works to be delivered under the arrangement are typically but not limited to 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). Bidders may elect to operate in one or more, or all of the geographical areas and may bid for either one or both Lots. Bidders may elect to price items of plant and equipment which are applicable to both Lots (Service Group 3) where they can provide (including hiring) and operate (in accordance with the stated health and safety requirements within the procurement documentation) each item of plant/equipment. Rates entered into Service Group 3 do not form part of the tender price evaluation but may be used as part of the selection process for individual call offs. In some limited circumstances some of the works below PS100,000 to the PROW network may be undertaken by landowners, volunteers and/or DCC staff outside of this arrangement. Additional information: Tender documents are accessible via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk via the above link. All expressions of interest are to be made via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. All questions or enquiries regarding the tender are to be asked via the messaging function within the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. This opportunity is as advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) reference number OJEU Ref: 2020/S 207-506362.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afb09eda-d641-43d6-b672-95a4e6b073ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65eb8c5-b82b-48df-9147-ba7fd813e453
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Devon County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
57
Supplier Names

AC Landscapes & Treeworks UK Ltd

Ace Arboriculture

Acres Overland

Adam Phillips

Andrew Adams Agri

Anna Baness

Anstice Fencing

Avon Construction Ltd

B&J Locke Ltd

Belstone Farm & Garden Services

Carey Valley Woodlands and Estate Management

Chris Smallwood

Cormac

Countryside and Garden

County Grounds Maintenance Ltd

D McAuliffe

Daniel Ramsay

David Surridge - Arboricultural Services

Devonshires Solicitors LLP

Environmental South West

EVG Construction & Landscaping Limited

Exe valley Plant Hire

F W Clark

Forestry and Garden Services

Garden & Countryside Maintenance Ltd

Glendale Countryside Ltd

gm contractors

GPM Countryside Services Ltd

GreenPaddocks Ltd

Hartwood Timberworks Ltd

Hi-Line Contractors SW Ltd

Honeybun Plant Hire Ltd

Hutchings Groundworks and Plant Hire Limited

I C Woollacott

idverde Ltd

J Croft Agricultural Contractor

J M Keene

J.W. Baron

Jurassic Tree Services Ltd

Kennford Tarmacadam Ltd

KS Fencing

Land and Forest Consulting Ltd

Landscape Construction & Design

Marine & Civil Solutions Ltd

Mike Wills Tree Surgery

Mike Gibson

MP & KM Golding Ltd

Northfield Gardening & Landscaping

Stanbury Rural Services Ltd

Stephen Holley

Teign Trees & Landscapes

Tivoli Group Ltd

Toby Taylor

Tomlinson Trees Contractors Ltd

UK Landscapes Ltd

Wessex Tree Surgeon

Westcountry Woodland and Tree Management Ltd

Further Information

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