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Contingency Winter Maintenance Framework

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2023 at 07:53

Tender

13 Jun 2023 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a tender for the "Contingency Winter Maintenance Framework" within the services category, specifically for snow-clearing services. The main procurement category is services, and the tender status is currently active. The framework agreement aims to provide contingency resources for Winter Maintenance Operations managed by internal Council services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the Council has outlined criteria related to technical ability, environmental management, and quality assurance. The tender period ends on July 14, 2023, with key dates specified for bid validity, award period, and bid opening.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in snow-clearing services to compete for the provision of contingency resources. Suitable businesses will need to demonstrate technical and professional ability, environmental management measures, and quality assurance schemes. The City of Edinburgh Council requires bidders to have specific turnover and financial ratios, as well as adhere to insurance requirements. The tender facilitates electronic submissions and outlines a plan for contract commencement in October 2023, with potential extensions. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure compliance with all specified criteria and deadlines to enhance their chances of securing this contract for business growth.

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Notice Title

Contingency Winter Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

Contingency resources to assist with Winter Maintenance Operations

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of contingency resources to assist with Winter Maintenance Operations, which is currently carried out by internal Council services including Roads Operations and Waste & Cleansing. Following the severe weather conditions experienced during the winters of 2008/9 and 2009/10, it was recognised that a contingency framework was required to respond to severe weather events, when internal Council services are operating at capacity.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in October 2023 for a period of four years with the option to extend for two further 24 month periods (eight year total length), undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d5b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021919-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ben.fulton@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315296432

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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