Award

Provision of Snow Clearing and Gritting Service

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2021 at 15:24

Tender

20 Aug 2021 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Edinburgh Napier University is seeking bids for the "Provision of Snow Clearing and Gritting Service" under an open procurement method, classified within the services category of snow-clearing services. The contract, valued at £260,000, encompasses a duration of 1,080 days, providing snow clearing and gritting at various university sites in Edinburgh. The tender period concluded on 22 September 2021, with the contract awarded on 1 November 2021, to Ground Control Ltd. Potential suppliers must adhere to specified qualification and technical requirements, including safety certifications and minimum turnover criteria.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in winter maintenance services, especially those experienced in providing snow removal and gritting solutions in educational or large institutional settings. Companies with established safety management systems and a proven track record in environmental sustainability would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract's recurrence in July 2024 suggests ongoing demand for such services, making it advantageous for businesses to establish relationships with the university now.

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Notice Title

Provision of Snow Clearing and Gritting Service

Notice Description

Provision of snow clearing and gritting services at the University's sites

Lot Information

Lot 1

Snow Clearing and Gritting Services during Winter Period at detailed locations within the University's Estates portfolio at both Campuses and Student Accommodation Residential sites.

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d726
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027721-2021
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@napier.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3339006040

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND CONTROL

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