Tender

Grounds Maintenance Lotted MTC Contract

CASTLEHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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20 Oct 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Castlehill Housing Association seeking tenders for the "Grounds Maintenance Lotted MTC Contract," which aims to provide regular maintenance of grassed and shrub areas in Aberdeen and surrounding regions. This open procedure is in the tender stage, with a bid deadline of 19 November 2020. The contract is expected to last from March to October annually over three years, with an option for extensions, ensuring continuity in service delivery.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services within the Aberdeen area. Companies capable of servicing multiple lots, particularly those who can handle the specific requirements outlined in the provided documentation, will find this tender well-suited for expansion. With potential community benefits and a structured evaluation process, it allows contractors to demonstrate their technical capabilities and contribute to local service delivery.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Lotted MTC Contract

Notice Description

Generally, the service will comprise the regular Grounds Maintenance of grassed areas, rough grassed areas, shrub beds, isolated trees and woodland in accordance with the maintenance schedule (Priced Section). The contract period will be from March to October annually for each year of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Aberdeen City

Lot 1 Aberdeen City. See the attached ESPD & Price Quality Method Statement & Scoring Evaluation - Grounds Maintenance - Final for the specific details on bidding for lots across the geographical areas.

Renewal: The MTCA for Grounds Maintenance Services for each Lot will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 3 x single 1-year periods solely at CHA discretion to a maximum of 6 years

Lot 2 - Aberdeen South

Lot 2 Aberdeen South. See the attached ESPD & Price Quality Method Statement & Scoring Evaluation - Grounds Maintenance - Final for the specific details on bidding for lots across the geographical areas.

Renewal: The MTCA for Grounds Maintenance Services for each Lot will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 3 x single 1-year periods solely at CHA discretion to a maximum of 6 years

Lot 3 - Aberdeenshire North

Lot 3 Aberdeenshire North. See the attached ESPD & Price Quality Method Statement & Scoring Evaluation - Grounds Maintenance - Final for the specific details on bidding for lots across the geographical areas.

Renewal: The MTCA for Grounds Maintenance Services for each Lot will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 3 x single 1-year periods solely at CHA discretion to a maximum of 6 years

Lot 4 - Aberdeenshire Central

Lot 4 Aberdeenshire Central. See the attached ESPD & Price Quality Method Statement & Scoring Evaluation - Grounds Maintenance - Final for the specific details on bidding for lots across the geographical areas.

Renewal: The MTCA for Grounds Maintenance Services for each Lot will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 3 x single 1-year periods solely at CHA discretion to a maximum of 6 years

Lot 5 - Moray

Lot 5 Moray. See the attached ESPD & Price Quality Method Statement & Scoring Evaluation - Grounds Maintenance - Final for the specific details on bidding for lots across the geographical areas.

Renewal: The MTCA for Grounds Maintenance Services for each Lot will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 3 x single 1-year periods solely at CHA discretion to a maximum of 6 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633747
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400370
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
All as outlined in the attached documents

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLEHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@castlehillha.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224625822

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1UT
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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