Notice Information
Notice Title
Landscape Planting & Establishment Works including Highways Environments Framework for Hampshire
Notice Description
The establishment of a new single lotted Multi-Contractor Framework for the delivery of mainly native species, large scale planting schemes, the majority of which will be associated with Highway projects although not necessarily on Highway land. This Framework is for a four-year duration commencing September 2023 and will deliver Call-Offs up to the value of PS4.5 Million pounds. The works projects delivered through the Framework will consist of mainly native species planting and habitat creation together with establishment maintenance (up to 5 years) for small to large scale projects, with a typical value between PS500 and PS500K. There may be associated small scale hard landscape items such as fencing, drainage and paving. A three-to-five year establishment phase will typically be attached to each project. The Contractor is expected to provide adequate labour to resource the ongoing maintenance of each, and every planting scheme awarded under this Framework for the duration of the establishment period. Works projects may be in any of the following locations: * Adjacent to a live Highway. * Within a live construction site. * Other project areas.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Contractors will be working in a live highway environment and/or in conjunction with a main, civil engineering project. Special requirements: In response to new requirements relating to biodiversity net gain (BNG), projects may be required to deliver habitat enhancements taking into account ecological sensitivities likely to be encountered on sites in Hampshire. Specific works include but are not limited to: * Preparation of ground for planting: weed control, cultivation, fertilising (topsoiling usually carried out by others). * Seeding: amenity and/or specialist wildflower mixes including wetland mixes for swales and SuDS features. * Wildflower plug planting appropriate to the local area. * Bulb planting * Mass planting native species whips and transplants on highway verges and adjacent areas. * Specimen tree planting: from standard to semi mature stock into tree pits prepared by others. * Horticultural sundries: rabbit/tree guards, stakes & ties, tree pit irrigation pipes; mulching etc. * Creation of hibernacula, erection of bird and bat boxes, habitat piles etc. * Protective fencing: timber and mesh fencing for planting areas. * Ancillary works: small scale hard landscape items as required, typically small areas of paving or drainage. * Post planting establishment - usually 3-to-5 year maintenance periods (including replacement of plant failures), to include weed control (typically herbicide treatment and/or strimming), hedge trimming, checking tree stakes/guards, re-mulching, watering, regular inspections. * Grassland maintenance: amenity and wildflower types including embankments, verges, roundabouts, SuDS features. Arisings from wildflower areas to be removed off site. Legislative requirements: The delivery of Landscape projects on Highway land is constrained by legislative requirements under the Highways Act of 1980. Contractors are required to have competent operatives, with the required organisational processes in place to meet the legislation: * The design, operation and management of traffic management in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8: Traffic Safety Measures Road Works and Temporary Situations (2009) and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works: A Code of Practice (2013) (SSWRW), and any other applicable regulatory and advisory standards.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03a116
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025240-2023
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Works
- 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
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- CPV Codes
45112700 - Landscaping work
45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
45232451 - Drainage and surface works
45233229 - Verge maintenance work
45342000 - Erection of fencing
45432112 - Laying of paving
77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £4,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £4,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 29 Aug 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 20 Jun 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 31 Jan 2023Expired
- Award Date
- 23 Aug 20233 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Further notices for re-procurement of these services are likely to be issued within 12 months of the framework end date.
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- HAMPSHIRE 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
- WINCHESTER
- Postcode
- SO23 8UJ
- Postcode Area
- Southampton
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLJ South East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLJ36 Central Hampshire
- Delivery Location
- TLJ35 South Hampshire, TLJ36 Central Hampshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire
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- Local Authority
- Winchester
- Electoral Ward
- St Michael
- Westminster Constituency
- Winchester
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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