Award

Invitation to Provide Farm Ditching and Mowing Services

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2024 at 08:28

Tender

18 Jun 2024 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Invitation to Provide Farm Ditching and Mowing Services" under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This open procedure, focusing on farm ditching and mowing within the Norfolk County Council farms estate, aimed to maintain the drainage network and reduce flooding. Key locations covered within the project include regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The procurement, managed under the legal basis 32014L0024, was 100% price-based, with Glover Group (EA) Limited winning the contract, which spans from 3rd September 2024 for an initial 3-year term with a possibility of a 3-year extension. The entire project was valued in the range of £100,000 - £250,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those focusing on repair and maintenance services, planting and maintenance services of green areas, and miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. SMEs, in particular, would be well-suited to compete in this domain, as evidenced by the participation of Glover Group (EA) Limited. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish long-term relationships with regional authorities, thereby boosting their reputation and ensuring steady revenue streams over extended periods. The Norfolk County Council's commitment to maintaining environmental infrastructure underscores the potential for recurring projects, providing businesses with continual opportunities for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Provide Farm Ditching and Mowing Services

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council owns multiple farm estates across the region with tenant farmers in situ. Norfolk County Council is responsible for the maintenance of the some of the ditches within the estates that form part of the drainage network. Norfolk County Council required a contractor to deliver the maintenance of ditches within the NCC farms Estate to maintain the drainage network and reduce flooding. The works will consist of the delivery of dredging and mowing of ditches over a 6-year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council required a contractor to deliver the maintenance of ditches within the NCC farms Estate to maintain the drainage network and reduce flooding. The works will consist of the delivery of dredging and mowing of ditches over a 3 year contract with the possibility of an extension of a further 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032009-2024
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOVER GROUP ( EA

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