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Tender

18 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Home Fix Scotland, acting on behalf of River Clyde Homes, has issued a tender for a 'Grounds Maintenance Services Framework' located in Greenock. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 10 April 2020. The contract aims to appoint three qualified contractors to assist with maintenance of River Clyde Homes' housing stock, encompassing essential services such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, and removal of debris. The procurement process follows an open procedure designed for the selection of service providers capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in the invitation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services, especially those with the capability to mobilise quickly and provide adequate staffing resources. Companies with a strong track record in similar service delivery, particularly those holding the necessary insurance coverage and having robust health and safety policies, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that prioritise community engagement and can demonstrate tangible benefits to the Inverclyde area may enhance their chances of success in the bidding process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services Framework

Notice Description

Home Fix Scotland are seeking to appoint three highly competent and experienced contractors to become a party to a 'Grounds Maintenance' framework. The purpose of this framework is to assist Home Fix Scotland in the delivery of specific repairs to the River Clyde Homes housing stock.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Home Fix Scotland are seeking to appoint three highly competent and experienced contractors to become a party to a 'Grounds Maintenance' framework. The purpose of this framework is to assist Home Fix Scotland in the delivery of Grounds Maintenance Services to the River Clyde Homes housing stock. River Clyde Homes is a 'not for profit' affordable housing provider that owns and manages over 5,800 homes and provides factoring services to a further 2,200 homes in the Inverclyde area. Works generated from the framework will only arise when HFS's own internal staff, due to operational requirements, require assistance. The Groundsmen may be required at very short notice, and the successful bidders should have an adequate resource of staff to ensure they can meet HFS's requirement. The scope of the works shall comprise the following: - The maintenance of grassed areas, hedges, shrub beds, and hard landscape areas; - The planting, establishment and maintenance of shrub beds, hedges and bulbs at the appropriate times; - The removal and disposal of rubbish, rubble, leaves and any other material considered detrimental to the appearance of the Customer's site(s); - The removal of snow and gritting of walkways and carparks; The successful company will supply their own equipment, plant and materials as required to undertake the works.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial 2-year duration. HFS may wish to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further two, 12-month periods, subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383966
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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
18 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
River Clyde Homes
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 4JT
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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