Award

Term Contract for Landscaping, Gardening & Associated Services

NHS LOTHIAN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Tender

20 Sep 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lothian is seeking to engage contractors for a Term Contract for Landscaping, Gardening & Associated Services with a contract value of £122,000. This procurement falls within the health industry sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The process was initiated as a selective tender, and the contract was awarded on 10th February 2020. This contract is intended to support the 24/7 maintenance of approximately 150 properties, including several hospital sites, and is structured as a ranked framework that covers an initial period from 2019 to 2022, with the potential for a one-year extension.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in landscaping and gardening services. Companies that excel in providing essential maintenance tasks, such as grass cutting, litter removal, and emergency services, would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. With a competitive bidding process that previously attracted three bids, businesses that can demonstrate strong technical expertise and compliance with insurance and turnover criteria stand to benefit from a long-term partnership with NHS Lothian.

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Notice Title

Term Contract for Landscaping, Gardening & Associated Services

Notice Description

NHS Lothian Estates Department is responsible for the 24/7 planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment across approximately 150 properties including 6 main hospital sites. The department is also involved in minor construction projects, installation of new equipment, upgrading and refurbishment of wards. At times of high demand upon the service, there may be a need to supplement the existing NHSL workforce with Landscaping, Gardening & Associated Service contractors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian Estates Department is responsible for the 24/7 planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment across approximately 150 properties including 6 main hospital sites. The department is also involved in minor construction projects, installation of new equipment, upgrading and refurbishment of wards. At times of high demand upon the service, there may be a need to supplement the existing NHSL workforce with Landscaping, Gardening & Associated Service contractors. This is a single Lot tender consisting Landscaping, Gardening & Associated Services. This Tender is for Term Contract work for smaller single trade projects with a value less than 50K GBP (excluding VAT). The resulting contract will be a ranked Framework Contract covering an initial two year period (2019 to 2022) with an option to extend for a further 12 months to maximum of four years. Examples of works that could be covered by this contract include: Weeding General Gardening & Litter Removal Earthworks & Excavation Soil preparation and treatment Seeding & Turfing Grass Cutting Winter Gritting Tree & Hedge Planting 24/7 365 Standby Service for Emergency Call Outs and Reactive Works. Occasional Paving, Monoblocking & Fencing Waste Removal Hedge Trimming

Renewal: An optional + 12 months, + 12 month extension may apply after the two year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000597788
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380449
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

03451300 - Shrubs

34928200 - Fences

44113120 - Paving slabs

45112700 - Landscaping work

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77312100 - Weed-killing services

77314100 - Grassing services

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20206 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
NHS LOTHIAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maxwell.muir@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315376742

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH10 5HF
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Morningside
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EDINBURGH GARDENERS

GREENSCAPE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

TREE LANDSCAPING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366842
    Term Contract for Landscaping, Gardening & Associated Services - NHS Lothian Estates Department is responsible for the 24/7 planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment across approximately 150 properties including 6 main hospital sites. The department is also involved in minor construction projects, installation of new equipment, upgrading and refurbishment of wards. At times of high demand upon the service, there may be a need to supplement the existing NHSL workforce with Landscaping, Gardening & Associated Service contractors.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380449
    Term Contract for Landscaping, Gardening & Associated Services - NHS Lothian Estates Department is responsible for the 24/7 planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment across approximately 150 properties including 6 main hospital sites. The department is also involved in minor construction projects, installation of new equipment, upgrading and refurbishment of wards. At times of high demand upon the service, there may be a need to supplement the existing NHSL workforce with Landscaping, Gardening & Associated Service contractors.

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