Award

ICOA Landscape Maintenance services

INVERNESS CAMPUS OWNERS ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2017 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

10 Jul 2017 at 00:00

Tender

01 Jun 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Inverness Campus Owners Association is currently engaged in the award stage of the procurement process for landscape maintenance services titled "ICOA Landscape Maintenance services". Located in Inverness, UK, this tender falls under the services category and was previously opened to tenders as an "open" procurement method. The contract has been signed on 25th October 2017, with services expected to commence by late September 2017 and lasting for three years, with the possibility of extending for an additional year. The winning contractor is required to provide various community benefits and adhere to Fair Work Practices, including minimum wage compliance.

This procurement opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses specialising in landscape maintenance, including companies that offer soft and hard landscaping, mechanical and electrical services, and winter weather support. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in ecological design and sustainability, along with a commitment to community engagement, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the financial criteria, requiring a minimum turnover, encourages capable and financially healthy firms to apply, enhancing the competitive landscape for this long-term contract.

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Notice Title

ICOA Landscape Maintenance services

Notice Description

The contract has now been awarded for these services. Inverness Campus opened to the public in May 2015 and is a nationally and internationally significant location for business, research and education. Inverness Campus Owners Association (ICOA) is made up of representatives of site owners including Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), Inverness College UHI, Cityheart Ltd, University of the Highlands and Islands and Scottish Vet Referrals. Developed by HIE, the site occupies 215 acres of prime development land and includes a high quality public park with an extensive foot and cycle path network. The design features very high quality soft and hard landscaping, ponds and extensive tree planting aimed at supporting and developing wildlife and biodiversity. The scope of this tender includes: Soft/hard landscaping; Water Areas; Mechanical & Electrical; Winter Weather Activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required from the end of September 2017 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract, with ICOA having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. This contract has not been divided into Lots since this would make the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult.. 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. Bidders will also be required to list, in so far as they are known, the subcontractors they propose to use.

Options: Additional services may be required in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Campus is an evolving site as it responds to development needs and some parts of the existing specification may vary in scope over the length of the contract e.g. additional hard/soft landscaping may be required or a there may be a reduction in the number of undeveloped plots.

Renewal: This contract will be awarded for 36 months with an optional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000498067
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299630
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
ICOA reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERNESS CAMPUS OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
icoa@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS CAMPUS, INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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