This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

Award

21 Jun 2021 at 16:35

TenderUpdate

02 Mar 2021 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council is conducting an open tender for the contract titled "PS/20/07 Rural Grass Cutting & Urban Herbicide Application including Litter Picking & Gully Cleaning". This procurement, categorised under grounds maintenance services, is focused on executing rural grass cutting, herbicide application, litter picking, and gully cleaning across the East Ayrshire area. Key dates include a bid submission deadline of 6 April 2021 and an award period starting the same day. The contract will cover specific locations, particularly the A71 dual carriageway, and has an initial contract duration of two years with potential annual extensions for up to three additional years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping, waste management, and environmental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess relevant experience in similar contracts. Companies equipped with certifications in environmental management, health and safety standards, as well as the capability to perform diverse tasks like scrub clearance and tree felling, will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the inclusion of community benefit evaluation criteria adds a focus on social impact, which may appeal to businesses aiming to enhance their community engagement.

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Notice Title

PS/20/07 Rural Grass Cutting & Urban Herbicide Application including Litter Picking & Gully Cleaning

Notice Description

The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out all rural grass cutting, urban herbicide application, litter picking and gully cleaning (gully cleaning at specific locations only) as set out in the Specification Schedules throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. Also included in the Contract is the requirement for litter picking. The cleaning of the gullies along the route of the A71 dual carriageway between Corsehill - Moorfield - Bellfield Interchanges is also included in the contract. The successful Contractor will also be requested from time to time to carry out some additional work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass not included in the schedules. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance area in both South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire Council areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out all rural grass cutting, urban herbicide application, litter picking and gully cleaning (gully cleaning at specific locations only) as set out in the Specification Schedules throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. Also included in the Contract is the requirement for litter picking in advance of grass cutting operations (both summer and autumn) on routes as detailed in the Specification Schedules The cleaning of the gullies along the route of the A71 dual carriageway between Corsehill - Moorfield - Bellfield Interchanges is also included in the contract. These should be cleaned once, either during the summer or autumn grass cutting operations at the choice of the successful Contractor. The successful Contractor will also be requested from time to time to carry out some additional work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass not included in the schedules. The will be paid at the rates stated in the Bill of Quantities included in the Contract Documents. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance area in both South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire Council areas.

Options: The contract allows for any associated services to be undertaken through out the life of the contract at agreed rates.

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years initially with the option to extend annually for a further 3 years at the sole discretion of East Ayrshire Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029736
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004046-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

90511300 - Litter collection services

90641000 - Gully cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£762,173 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

William Owen and Son

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