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National Galleries of Scotland - Grounds Maintenance

NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2017 at 00:00

Tender

23 Dec 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been initiated by the National Galleries of Scotland, focusing on the grounds maintenance services contract titled "National Galleries of Scotland - Grounds Maintenance." This tender, classified under the recreation, culture, and religion industry category, is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 31 January 2017. A total contract value of £450,000 was assigned for the services, which include grass cutting, hedge trimming, and other related maintenance tasks.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and environmental services. Companies capable of demonstrating relevant experience and technical expertise in landscaping, outdoor maintenance, or related fields will be well-positioned to compete. Given the requirement for environmental management and adherence to specific qualifications, businesses with a solid track record in service delivery and compliance with safety standards, along with the ability to mobilise resources quickly, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and securing long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

National Galleries of Scotland - Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

To carry out ground maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, landscaping, litter picking, snow clearance, gritting and cleaning of roofs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The principle objective of this tender is to appoint a single Contractor to provide ground maintenance for the National Galleries of Scotland. This will include grass cutting, hedge trimming, landscaping, litter picking, snow clearance, gritting and cleaning of roofs. More details can be found in the Description of Works Summary attached to this Notice.. 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 contract is for an initial period of 3 years with a possible extension of a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000475858
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280102
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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

90511300 - Litter collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
New contract expected to commence April 2022

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Michael Browne
Contact Email
mbrowne@nationalgalleries.org
Contact Phone
+44 1316246214

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH4 3DS
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
UKM25 Edinburgh, City of

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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