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Framework Agreement for Ground Maintenance Services

Falkirk Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Falkirk Council, which is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Ground Maintenance Services within its operational area. This open tender process covers various sectors under the general public services industry category. The procurement period ended on 2 March 2020, and the awarded contracts are currently active. The services include Arboriculture Services, Grass Cutting for Rural Areas, and Herbicides Treatment, with significant financial values assigned to each contract. Notably, potential suppliers were required to demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with health and safety regulations.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscape maintenance, arboriculture, and herbicides services. Businesses with experience in delivering similar services, particularly those accustomed to complying with regulatory standards, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this framework agreement could significantly enhance business growth through ongoing and varied service contracts within the Falkirk Council area, fostering a relationship with a key local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Ground Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Framework agreement award for the provision of a Ground Maintenance Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations.

Lot Information

Arboriculture Services

Provision of Arboriculture Services within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The work will consist of a variety of different operations carried out on tagged trees. Details of the tree numbers and work required will be provided, along with plans showing locations of the numbered trees. There may also be a requirement to carry out works on untagged, non-surveyed trees. In this situation maps, descriptions of works, manual tree marking and site visits will provide information on the contracted operations to be completed. All operations should comply with British Standard BS 3998:2010 and with current industry best practice. Tree work should be effectively organized and conducted to minimize any adverse effects on the trees, the site and their surroundings.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Herbicides Treatment

Provision of a Herbicides Treatment Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The Contractors shall comply with the Health & Safety Regulations & Requirements as detailed within the compliance schedule (Document 1 (c)), and all current codes of practice when using herbicides. Any of the Contractor's operatives who apply herbicides must have a recognised certificate of competence issued as laid down by the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Grass Cutting for Rural Area

Provision of Grass Cutting Services within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. Rural highway verges with an approximate total length of 525 km are to be cut to prevent the obstruction of sightlines, signage, prevent the establishment of self set trees, inhibit the growth of weeds and prevent vegetation encroaching onto footpaths and roads. Verges are located within the boundary of Falkirk Council and shown on the Ground Maintenance Service maps, numbered 1 to 23. These maps are located within the separately attached folder, (DEV 141 20 Ground Maintenance Service Maps - Lot 2 - Rural Verge Cutting Maps). Flood prevention channels and burns with an approximate total length of 9 km are to be cut the full width of the banking using a 7 Mtr long reach side arm flail to prevent the establishment of self set trees, inhibit the growth of weeds and prevent vegetation encroaching and narrowing the watercourse and blocking grills. Burns are located within the boundary of Falkirk Council and shown on the Ground Maintenance Service maps, numbered 24 to 45. These maps are located within the separately attached folder, (DEV 141 20 Ground Maintenance Service Maps - Lot 2 - Rural Verge Cutting Maps). The contract requires up to two complete cycles of cutting to be completed between April and October each year and each cycle to completed in no more than 6 weeks. The start date for each cycle to be provided by Falkirk Council's designated Officer.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000612770
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389572
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

24 - Chemical products

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

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

24453000 - Herbicides

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: February 2024

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Ayrshire Tree Surgeons Ltd

Complete Weed Control

George Steel Contract Services Ltd

Landscape and Forestry Services Scotland ltd

Taylor Trees Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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