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Grounds Maintenance Contract

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is currently running an open tender for the "Grounds Maintenance Contract," which encompasses grass cutting services across various locations within Shetland. The tender is at the active stage, with bids open until 6 April 2020, at 15:00 GMT. The relevant classification falls under the services category, specifically related to general public services. The successful contractor will be expected to operate in compliance with Scots Law. Interested bidders can find more details and submit their proposals electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website, as electronic submission is required for this tender.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in landscaping, horticulture, and grounds maintenance services. With the contract set to begin on 20 April 2020 and potentially running for a duration of four years, companies equipped with the necessary financial stability, technical expertise, and experience in similar projects can gain a foothold in the region. The procurement criteria emphasise the need for a solid financial background and a proven track record, making this an ideal bid for established firms capable of meeting the specified selection requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Grasscutting Services for various locations

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Open Procedure is being followed in accordance with Regulation 28 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Details of options are contained in the Invitation to Tender.

Renewal: Options for renewal are detailed in the Invitation to Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000605840
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386063
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
November 2023

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
Postcode
ZE1 0HB
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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