This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jul 2019 at 01:00

Tender

03 Oct 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council, based in Dalkeith, UK, is conducting a procurement process titled "Additional Resources for Winter Maintenance". The procurement is currently at the Award stage and involves multiple lots for the supply of labour, vehicles, and plant to assist in their winter service at Fushiebridge Depot, Gorebridge. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period which was on 7th November 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure, inviting a broad range of suppliers to participate across various categories, including general public services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in plant hire, vehicle provision, and labour services, particularly those specialising in winter maintenance. Suppliers with experience in operating vehicles like gritters, plant machinery, and offering HGV drivers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement structure allows for multiple suppliers, enhancing chances for SMEs and larger companies alike to secure contracts and foster growth within this essential service area.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Additional Resources for Winter Maintenance

Notice Description

The Authority seeks to establish a Framework Agreement with a number of suppliers for the supply of labour, vehicles and plant as per the specification to assist in the delivery of the Winter Service based at Fushiebridge Depot, Gorebridge. The contract will be split into lots and bidders are invited to apply for one or more lots. The lots available are: Lot 1 - Hand Clearing (including Transport and Equipment), Lot 2 - Bulk Gritters (inclusive of Driver), Lot 3 - Operated Plant, Lot 4 - HGV Drivers, Lot 5 - Plant and Vehicles - hired.

Lot Information

Bulk Gritters - including driver

The supply of bulk gritters inclusive of driver to support the Authority's own in house resources at times when demand is in excess of the available resources.

Renewal: An option to extend by a twelve month period is available to the Authority.

Operated Plant

The supply of operated plant and vehicles for deployment in winter maintenance activities in support of the Authority's own internal resources.

Options: Within this Lot, any relevant vehicles and plant that has not been specified in the tender documentation but which may be useful in winter maintenance activities may be offered.

Renewal: An additional twelve month extension period available to the Authority

HGV Drivers

Required to operate winter maintenance vehicles including gritters with front-mounted scrapers.

Renewal: A twelve month extension option is available to the Authority.

Plant and Vehicles

The supply of appropriate vehicles and plant for use by the Authority in its winter maintenance activities.

Options: The Tenderer may submit details of additional plant and equipment not listed in the tender documents that may be useful for various winter maintenance activities.

Renewal: A twelve month extension period available to the Authority.

Hand Clearing - including transport and equipment

For use to support with hand clearing of snow and hand gritting in areas where it is not appropriate for vehicle access. The labour resource will be the provision of 3 and 2 person crews. The number of crews required will vary dependent upon demand and weather conditions. The transport requirements are for pick-ups and / or vans with trailers capable of taking up to 1 tonne salt / grit for clearing snow from footways or spread salt as instructed by MCRS. The Authority also has a requirement for additional labour crews to be provided with a mini-excavator to support snow and ice clearing activities.

Renewal: A 12 month period of extension is available to the Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000559681
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360953
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles

34113200 - All-terrain vehicles

34113300 - Off-road vehicles

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles

34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

34920000 - Road equipment

34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment

37411000 - Winter equipments

44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver

60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

63712200 - Highway operation services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Midlothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

A M Dagg (Plant Hire) Ltd

Advance Construction Scotland Group

Crummock Surfacing Limited

D K Smith&Son.Stonemasons

Johnston Builders and Roofing Ltd

Leiths (Central) Limited

MD contracting

Ritchie Grit and Clear

Sinclair Plant Hire

Sportsmasters UK Ltd

Willsweep Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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