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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Scottish Water, which has awarded a contract titled "Scottish Water Planned Grounds Maintenance" for scheduled grass-cutting, weed-spraying, hedge-cutting, and other ground maintenance activities across most of the Scottish mainland. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract awarded on 8 February 2019. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The contract value totals £3,000,000, and is expected to encompass routine maintenance over an extended duration, ensuring environmental services meet the standards required by the utility sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and environmental services. Companies equipped to handle large-scale contracts and demonstrate compliance with health and safety regulations will be particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on providing services that adhere to strict quality and safety standards, as well as potential for contract renewals, this procurement offers an avenue for business growth in the utilities and environmental sectors within Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scottish Water Planned Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Award of contract for scheduled grass-cutting, weed-spraying, hedge-cutting and other ground maintenance activities at Scottish Water sites throughout most of the Scottish mainland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The awarded contract will cover scheduled grass-cutting, weed spraying, hedge-cutting and other ground maintenance activities throughout most of the Scottish mainland. The tender will allow for regional based contract award to a single contractor. Grass-cutting will be, primarily, to a 'rough cut' specification on a three or four cut schedule per site. There may be variations to the above requirement for certain sites i.e. requirements for short cuts and/or higher frequency of cuts per season. The contract will be subject to variation with regard to the number of sites serviced, area to be serviced at site, and frequency of cuts at sites. A web based management information will be provided by the contractor to enable real-time schedule updates by on-site contractor staff including photograhic data. Strict adherence to regulatory and Scottish Water specific Health and Safety procedures will be a contractual requirement encompassing risk assessments, work practices and protective clothing.

Renewal: Three extension options of up to 24-months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000549243
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346795
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extension options relating to the contract are utilised,a contract notice for re-tendering the requirement witll be published in 2025.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Water
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBERNAULD ROAD
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tivoli Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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