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

Devon County Council

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09 Mar 2021 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council (DCC) is conducting a tender process for the "CP1946-20 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2021-25," aimed at improving approximately 5,000 km of Public Rights of Way throughout Devon, UK. The procurement falls within the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, and is currently in the award stage. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the framework agreement expected to operate for four years. The contracts, collectively valued at around £1.5 million annually, include two lots focusing on various maintenance and improvement activities, with a tender submission deadline that has now passed.

This tender represents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly those specialising in landscape maintenance, forestry, and ecological services. Companies that are skilled in vegetation clearance, chainsaw operations, and related environmental services are well-positioned to compete for contracts under this framework. With a history of varied contract values, including schemes worth up to £100,000, smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also engage in this process by bidding on specific lots relevant to their capabilities, thereby expanding their footprint in public 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Work Activities which will include Vegetation Clearance and Typical Maintenance and Improvement Activities

Work Activities which will include vegetation clearance and typical maintenance and improvement activities that can be carried out by 1 or more operative(s). Work activities are likely to include but not limited to the following: * Vegetation clearance - Strimming / brush-cutting and/or flailing * Fencing - repair/replacement and/or installation * Steps, stiles and gates - repair/replacement and/or installation * Footpath and off-road recreational trail surface maintenance * Sign and waymark post - repair/replacement and/or installation * Ditch and gully clearance * Removal of obstructions * Bridge - repair/replacement and/or installation Contractors need not have the capability to undertake all of the above activities but must be able to undertake one or more of the above activities.

Lot 2 - Work Activities involving the use of Chainsaw Equipment Including Tree Works (up to 380 mm diameter and ground based works only)

Work Activities involving the use of chainsaw equipment including tree works (up to 380 mm diameter and ground based works only). Work activities are likely to include but not limited to the following: * Removal of fallen trees and vegetation * Felling / reduction of imminent-risk trees of less than 380mm diameter which can be felled from ground level * Removal from site, chipping or stacking and making safe of tree and vegetation material as appropriate Contractors need not have the capability to undertake all of the above activities but must be able to undertake one or more of the above activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0299e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004720-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLK43 Devon CC
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

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 Contracting Ltd

Countryside and Garden

County Grounds Maintenance Ltd

D McAuliffe

Daniel Ramsay

David Surridge - Arboricultural Services

Devonshires Solicitors LLP

Environmental South West

EVG Landscapes (SW) Limited

James Ayre

F Clark

Forestry and Garden Services

Garden & Countryside Maintenance Ltd

Glendale Countryside Ltd

GM Contractors Devon Ltd

GPM Countryside Services Ltd

GreenPaddocks Ltd

Hartwood Timberworks Ltd

Honeybun Plant Hire Ltd

Hutchings Groundworks and Plant Hire Limited

I C Woollacott

idverde Ltd

J Croft Contracting

J M Keene

JW Baron Earthworks

Kennford Tarmacadam Ltd

KS Fencing

Land and Forest Consulting Ltd

Landscape Construction & Design

Marine & Civil Solutions Ltd

Mike Wills Tree Surgery And Fencing

Mike Gibson

MP & KM Golding Ltd

Priorton Venn Ltd

Stanbury Rural Services Ltd

Stephen Holley

Teign Trees & Landscapes SW Ltd

Tivoli Group Ltd

T Taylor

UK Landscapes Ltd

Wessex Tree Surgeons

Westcountry Woodland and Tree Management Ltd

Ace Arboriculture

Hi-Line Contractors SW Ltd

Jurassic Tree Services Ltd

Tomlinson Trees Contractors Ltd

Further Information

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