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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Scottish Water, headquartered at Buchanan Gate Business Park in Stepps, Glasgow, which is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for ad-hoc grounds maintenance services across Scottish mainland. This tender, titled "Scottish Water Ad-Hoc Grounds Maintenance Framework Agreement," is currently in the award stage following a selective procurement method that utilised a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The tender period for submissions concluded on 19 August 2019, with a total estimated annual expenditure ranging between £300,000 and £500,000, and the framework is expected to last for up to eight years, including potential extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger regional suppliers, particularly those specialising in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and related services. Businesses well-suited for this competition should possess experience in multi-site operations, capacity for effective communication with clients, and expertise in maintenance services such as fencing, land drainage, and tree surgery. Suppliers will also need to demonstrate technical capability and financial stability in order to meet the selection criteria, promoting a thriving competitive landscape for potential suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scottish Water Ad-Hoc Grounds Maintenance Framework Agreement

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ad-hoc grounds maintenance services throughout mainland Scotland on a framework agreement. The services required are: - Repair and replacement of fencing. - Reinstatement of private roads. - Reinstatement of agricultural land. - Reinstatement of of residential and public land. - Grounds clearance including hand-weeding at Scottish Water service reservoir sites. - Arboricultural / tree surgery 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 Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) stage. Only bids that have passed the Pre-Qualification Stage will be evaluated at the ITN Stage. Total forecasted annual expenditure is estmiated to be between 300,000GBP and 500,000 GBP. There is no guarantee or estimate given relating to expenditure with any individual supplier.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000590157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402390
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

34928200 - Fences

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

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

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the procurement strategy remains uncganged, the framework will be re-tendered in 2027.

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
16
Supplier Names

ADM 2010 Ltd

Ayrshire Tree Surgeons Ltd

Cardwell Group

Cubby Construction Ltd

Davidson Land Services Ltd

EEG Utilities Ltd

G and A Field Contracting

Ground Control Ltd,

James G Findlay Ltd

MA Ventures

McIntosh & Robertson Ltd

Reive Plant Ltd

ScotFast Limited

Strath Civil Engineering Ltd

Thistle Ground Maintenance ltd

idverde Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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