Award

Grounds Maintenance Services 2022-2026

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 May 2022 at 14:20

Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is currently in the procurement stage for the "Grounds Maintenance Services 2022-2026". This initiative falls under the services industry category and includes providing grounds maintenance across Orkney mainland, linked south isles, and Hoy. The tender period began on 1st April 2022 and will extend until 31st March 2026, with an option for a one-year extension based on performance criteria. The procurement method is open, encouraging a competitive environment, and the total contract value is approximately £1,224,349.40.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, landscape management, or similar services to engage with a regional authority. Companies that excel in quality service delivery, prioritise health and safety, and meet fair work practices are encouraged to participate. Given the contract duration and potential for extension, successful bidders may realise steady income over several years, fostering business growth in the region.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services 2022-2026

Notice Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide grounds maintenance services across the Orkney mainland, linked south isles and Hoy. This will include grass cutting, strimming, weed control, maintenance of planting including shrubs and small trees. Note this will be a term service contract for the four year period from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for one further year subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in the contract.

Renewal: Employer has option to extend for one additional 12 month period subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015240-2022
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

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


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,224,349 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
2025/2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Custer
Contact Email
david.custer@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOLDER(ORKNEY

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