Award

Landscape Maintenance Contract 2017-2020

THISTLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Tender

07 Nov 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Thistle Housing Association Ltd., located in Glasgow, has initiated a procurement process for the "Landscape Maintenance Contract 2017-2020." This contract focuses on the maintenance of landscaped areas, tenants' gardens, and includes provision for reactive repairs. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with an active procurement stage. The contract has an estimated value of £500,000 and the tender submission period ended on 7 December 2016, with planned evaluations to follow shortly, allowing for up to two extensions based on performance.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping services, garden maintenance, and related repair works. Companies with proven experience in managing communal open spaces and a strong portfolio in soft and hard landscaping are well-suited for this tender. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with environmental management standards and hold the requisite insurance will enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Landscape Maintenance Contract 2017-2020

Notice Description

The principle objective of this contract is the upkeep and maintenance of open and restricted soft and hard landscaped areas, upkeep and maintenance of tenants' gardens and reactive repairs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The principle objective of this tender is to appoint a single Contractor to provide upkeep and regular maintenance of communal open and restricted areas of hard and soft landscaping and the upkeep of tenants' gardens. Ad hoc repair works will also be included to both hard and soft landscaping throughout the duration of the contract as instructed by the Association which will include, for example, replacement planting of shrubs and trees and renewal of slabbing and fencing, etc.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Association will reserve the right to extend the contract on an annual basis up to a maximum of two additional years in total. Any contract extension will be at the discretion of the Association and will be dependant on the Contractor's performance as monitored against Contract KPI which will be detailed in the ITT document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000469593
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357781
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Contract will be awarded for a period of three years, with an option to extend the contract on a yearly basis for a further two years. The earliest timescale for publication of a new Notice is therefore September 2019.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THISTLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daniella@thistle-ha-org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416132700

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G42 0EH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM34 North Lanarkshire, TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Langside
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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