Award

Pest Control Services and Associated Products

SCOTLAND EXCEL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2018 at 00:00

Tender

24 Aug 2017 at 00:00

Planning

09 May 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Pest Control Services and Associated Products" is initiated by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body located in Paisley, Scotland. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on pest control and is aimed at providing services to all local authorities in Scotland. The open procedure allows for broad participation, and relevant key dates include a tender submission deadline of 28 September 2017 and an award period commencing on the same date. With a total estimated value of £8 million, the framework is structured for an initial duration of 24 months, with options for two additional 12-month extensions.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in pest control services, bird control, and the supply of pest control chemicals. Companies that possess the necessary certifications, such as those compliant with health and safety regulations, and have the capacity to deliver services across Scotland would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses demonstrating a commitment to community benefits that support local authorities' needs may enhance their bids, reflecting a strong alignment with the procurement goals of Scotland Excel.

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Notice Title

Pest Control Services and Associated Products

Notice Description

Provision of Pest & Vermin Control Services to all local authorities in Scotland. This framework is for an initial 24 months with the option to extend for up to two 12 month periods.

Lot Information

Pest Control Services

This lot is intended to set up an arrangement whereby the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement can procure Pest Control Services including, but not limited to the removal of rats and mice, birds, crawling insects and flying insects.. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with options to extend for up to two further 12 month periods.

Bird Control Services

This lot is intended to set up an arrangement whereby the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement can procure the supply and installation of bird control products such as netting, mesh and gels.. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with options to extend for up to two further 12 month periods.

Birds of Prey Services

This lot is intended to set up an arrangement whereby the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement can procure the services of a handler with hawks, falcons and other birds of prey as a bird deterrent.. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with options to extend for up to two further 12 month periods.

Pest Control Chemicals

This lot is intended to set up an arrangement whereby the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement can procure the supply of Pest Control Chemicals for the eradication of rats, mice, crawling insects, flying insects and other pests.. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two further 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000493309
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308292
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90921000 - Disinfecting and exterminating services

90922000 - Pest-control services

90923000 - Rat-disinfestation services

90924000 - Fumigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2017Expired
Award Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Operational Supplies & Services Team, Small Value Contracts Team
Contact Email
facilities@scotland-excel.org.uk, oss@scotland-excel.org.uk, svct@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003001200

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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