Tender

Scottish Water Ad-hoc Grounds Maintenance Framework

SCOTTISH WATER

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Tender

03 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water is inviting bids for the "Scottish Water Ad-hoc Grounds Maintenance Framework," aimed at providing ground maintenance services across Scottish Water sites throughout Scotland. This selective tender process, classified under the services category, is currently active and will conclude on 19th July 2019. Interested businesses must submit their proposals electronically by this deadline. The framework agreement has a total anticipated contract value between £300,000 and £500,000, with the possibility of extension beyond the initial duration of 720 days, including options to renew up to three times for 24 months each.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for landscaping and grounds maintenance businesses, particularly those with experience working on multiple sites and managing tasks with minimal direct supervision. Companies specialising in fencing repairs, land restoration, seasonal maintenance, and arboricultural services would be particularly well-suited to participate. The competitive nature of this tender ensures that businesses meeting the mandatory experience criteria, and demonstrating financial capability, can establish long-term relationships with a reputable public utility, thereby enhancing their growth potential in the industry.

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Notice Title

Scottish Water Ad-hoc Grounds Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for provision of ad-hoc grounds maintenance services on Scottish Water sites throughout Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water is seeking suppliers for provision of ad-hoc grounds maintenance services throughout mainland Scotland on a framework agreement. The services required are: - Repair and replacement of fencing. - Reinstatment of private roads. - Reinstatement of agricultural land. - Reinstatment of residential and public land. - Grounds clearance including hand-weeding at Scottish Water service resevoir sites. - Arboricultural / Tree surgey services. - Land drainage. - Reactive winter grounds maintenance services. Bids are sought for each of the services combined with post code regions serviced by the supplier. The procurement will encompass a Pre-Qualification (PQQ) and ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) stage. Only bids that have passed the Pre-Qualification stage will be evaluated in the ITN stage. Total forecasted annual expenditure on the framework is estimated to be between 300,000 GBP and 500,000 GBP. There is no guarantee or estimate relating to expenditure with any individual framework supplier.

Renewal: Three options to extend the framework agreement term by up to 24-months. i.e. total term (including extensions) is eight years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000589184
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359252
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Framework Agreement will be re-tendered in 2026 unless another procurment strategy is developed for these requirements at that time.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.mulvay@scottishwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7875872513

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBERNAULD ROAD
Postcode
STEPPS,GLAS GOW
Post Town
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

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