Tender

Landscape Maintenance Contract - East & Central Region

LINK GROUP

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Tender

21 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Link Group is seeking a contractor for the "Landscape Maintenance Contract - East & Central Region", valued at £360,000, as part of a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. This two-stage tender process is currently in the planning stage, with the first stage requiring the completion of an ESPD document by interested contractors. The submission period ends on 4th February 2019, while the second stage, which involves the Invitation to Tender (ITT), will commence on 8th February 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run for two years, with potential extensions based on performance.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape maintenance and related services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Companies that have a reliable track record, sufficient turnover to meet the twice the estimated annual contract value, and the capacity to mobilise quickly will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, contractors that can demonstrate a commitment to community benefits will find this tender appealing, as the Link Group values such contributions in their selection criteria.

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Notice Title

Landscape Maintenance Contract - East & Central Region

Notice Description

Link Group Ltd and its subsidiaries is following a two-stage procedure to appoint a contractor to deliver a customer focussed landscape maintenance contract for its East & Central sites for 2019/21, with a possibility for further two individual twelve months extension as mutually agreed and subject to negotiations and contract performance (referred to "1+1" hereafter). Contractors must complete the included ESPD document (Stage 1) to progress to the ITT (Stage 2).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Link Group Ltd and its subsidiaries ("Link") is following a two-stage procedure to appoint a contractor to deliver a customer focussed landscape maintenance contract for 2019/21, with a possibility for further two individual twelve months extension as mutually agreed and subject to negotiations and contract performance (referred to "1+1" hereafter). Link can at their sole discretion extend the period of the contract by one year beyond the contract period stated and further one year thereafter. The contract will be extended for both year three and year four, dependant on both parties being in agreement to extend The anticipated annual expenditure for this contract is in the region of 180,000.00 GBP per annum. This cost is inclusive of VAT. The contract will be awarded on a 40/60 Price/Quality ratio in the stage 2 process.

Renewal: Two individual 12 months extension & subject to negotiations and contract performance. Link can at their sole discretion extend the period of the contract by one year beyond the contract period stated and further one year thereafter. The contract will be extended for both year three and year four, dependant on both parties being in agreement to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000570484
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342602
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINK GROUP
Contact Name
Steven Clunie
Contact Email
steve.clunie@linkhaltd.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3303030124

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RL
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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