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Award

31 Jul 2024 at 10:08

Tender

10 May 2024 at 08:38

TenderUpdate

10 Apr 2024 at 15:36

Planning

19 Mar 2024 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has recently awarded a contract for the maintenance and repair of its container units and pedestrian access steps, which are essential for managing the waste generated by the county's 1.5 million residents. The awarded contracts, stemming from the tender titled "1054 - Container and Access Step Maintenance," are split into two Lots: Lot 1 for Container Maintenance and Lot 2 for Access Step Maintenance, including Adhoc Maintenance Works, covering a total estimated contract value of £843,333 over a 3+2 year period. The awarded contracts to UK Container Maintenance Ltd for Lot 1 and Oxborrow Engineering Limited for Lot 2, were finalised on 31st July 2024, with the services to be provided across various Recycling Centres for Household Waste (RCHW) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) located in the UKH region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in handling waste management infrastructure. With substantial ongoing maintenance needs and the possibility of extending the contract, there is potential for significant business growth and long-term engagements. SMEs with capabilities in handling heavy-duty waste containers or fabricating access steps, as well as those capable of providing on-demand maintenance services, would find this tender particularly suitable. The open procedure allows for competitive bidding, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can compete effectively for these valuable contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

1054 - Container and Access Step Maintenance

Notice Description

The Authority currently owns approximately 450 units of Containers (consisting of 15, 30 and 40 yard specifications), as well as approximately 140 units of pedestrian Access Steps located across its 21 RCHWs. To maintain these items, the Authority is awarding a contract for both the maintenance and repair of the above mentioned Container units and Access Step units, as well as Adhoc Maintenance Works. The requirements of this tender were divided into two (2) Lots and therefore two (2) contracts have been awarded: - Lot 1: Container Maintenance - Lot 2: Access Step Maintenance (including Adhoc Maintenance Works)

Lot Information

1054 - Lot 1 - Container Maintenance

Essex is a large county with almost 1.5 million residents generating approximately 700,000 tonnes of local authority collected waste per annum. As the statutory waste disposal authority for Essex, Essex County Council (the Authority) is responsible for providing a range of infrastructure and arrangements for the management of waste. The Authority operate 21 Recycling Centres for Household Waste (RCHW) and 4 Waste Transfer Stations (WTS), and work closely with the 12 borough, city and district councils who are the Waste Collection Authorities (WCA) within the county of Essex. The scope of this contract is for the maintenance and repair of a stock of approximately 450 Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO) Containers. These units consist mostly of 30m3 (40 Cubic Yard) open Containers that are compatible with the Authority's hook lift collection fleet.

Options: The Contract Term for this Agreement is for an initial period of three (3) year(s) with the option to extend for a period of up to an additional two (2) years. An extension may be offered on any number of occasions as the Authority deems suitable, providing that this does not exceed two (2) years in total.

Renewal: The Contract Term for this Agreement is for an initial period of three (3) year(s) with the option to extend for a period of up to an additional two (2) years. An extension may be offered on any number of occasions as the Authority deems suitable, providing that this does not exceed two (2) years in total. The decision to extend this Contract is at the Authority's sole discretion and shall be provided to the Contractor in writing.

1054 - Lot 2 - Access Step Maintenance

Essex is a large county with almost 1.5 million residents generating approximately 700,000 tonnes of local authority collected waste per annum. As the statutory waste disposal authority for Essex, Essex County Council (the Authority) is responsible for providing a range of infrastructure and arrangements for the management of waste. The Authority operate 21 Recycling Centres for Household Waste (RCHW) and 4 Waste Transfer Stations (WTS), and work closely with the 12 borough, city and district councils who are the Waste Collection Authorities (WCA) within the county of Essex. The scope of this contract is for the maintenance and repair of a stock of approximately 140 units of pedestrian Access Steps which are used daily by members of public to gain access to the Authority's 40 cubic yard containers and safely deposit waste. The Authority's sites may, at times, also require site additional maintenance and fabrication work to be undertaken and therefore the successful Contractor must have the ability to provide Adhoc Maintenance Works.

Options: The Contract Term for this Agreement is for an initial period of three (3) year(s) with the option to extend for a period of up to an additional two (2) years. An extension may be offered on any number of occasions as the Authority deems suitable, providing that this does not exceed two (2) years in total.

Renewal: The Contract Term for this Agreement is for an initial period of three (3) year(s) with the option to extend for a period of up to an additional two (2) years. An extension may be offered on any number of occasions as the Authority deems suitable, providing that this does not exceed two (2) years in total. The decision to extend this Contract is at the Authority's sole discretion and shall be provided to the Contractor in writing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044a72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023894-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44613800 - Containers for waste material

45100000 - Site preparation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£843,333 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,733 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
9 May 2024Expired
Award Date
31 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Oxborrow Engineering Limited

UK Container Maintenance Ltd

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