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Contract for Annual Clearance Of Vegetation On Footpaths And Bridleways in Swansea 2024

LEGAL, DEMOCRATIC AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE, SWANSEA COUNCIL,

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Summary of the contracting process

The Swansea Council's Legal, Democratic, and Business Intelligence department has awarded a contract titled "Contract for Annual Clearance Of Vegetation On Footpaths And Bridleways in Swansea 2024" to Ultimate Arb Limited. This contract, spanning services in the 'Planting and maintenance services of green areas' category, focuses on clearing vegetation from public footpaths and bridleways in Northern and Southern Swansea. The contract involves two major cuts scheduled for 8th July 2024 and 2nd September 2024, with additional spraying of glyphosate in certain areas. The procurement stage is now in the "Award" phase, following the tender process that concluded on 28th June 2024, with the contract being signed on 1st August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance, verge maintenance, and related services. It allows companies to bid for either or both designated areas, thereby increasing the scope for gaining work. Companies that excel in maintaining green areas, such as parks, sports fields, or even cemeteries, and that can handle both cutting and spraying operations will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Engaging in such public procurement offers businesses the prospect of steady annual revenue and the chance to build a robust portfolio with local authority contracts.

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Notice Title

Contract for Annual Clearance Of Vegetation On Footpaths And Bridleways in Swansea 2024

Notice Description

Cutting all vegetation from public footpaths and bridleways in Swansea and Gower. The Contract is Split into 2 area:- Area 1 - Northern Swansea & Area 2 - Southern Swansea. Bidders can bid for one or both areas. Bids for each area will be evaluated separately, therefore a bidder can submit a bid for both areas. Timing of Works - The Contract Comprises of Two Cuts, Cut 1 - 8th July 2024 & Cut 2 - 2nd September 2024.All paths are to be cut at least once and some paths are to be cut two times as shown in the Pricing Schedules (excel spreadsheets) in Annex 2. The surface of some paths will be sprayed in addition to cutting. The spray used will be glyphosate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-141844
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141844
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77311000 - Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEGAL, DEMOCRATIC AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE, SWANSEA COUNCIL,
Contact Name
Lisa Evans
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7966230649

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA,
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMATE ARB

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