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Rural Roads Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting Services

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council has completed a tender for the "Rural Roads Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting Services," required for grass cutting and hedge trimming on rural verges across West Lothian. This procurement falls under the services industry category and employs an open procurement method. It was initiated on July 27, 2021, with the tender period concluding on August 10, 2021. The contract for this service spans three years, from August 16, 2021, to October 31, 2024, with a total contract value of £105,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the landscaping and environmental services sector to expand their business operations. Companies equipped with tractors, side-arm flails, and traffic management capabilities will be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, businesses that demonstrate insurance coverage and relevant experience in delivering similar services will enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Rural Roads Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting Services

Notice Description

West Lothian Council NETS, Land and Countryside Services is required to undertake grass cutting and hedge trimming services on West Lothian's rural verges annually over a seven-month period between April and October.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grass cutting and hedge trimming on West Lothian's rural verges is undertaken annually over a seven-month period between April and October. The delivery of these services requires the provision of a dedicated tractor and side-arm flail, basic traffic management is also required, where appropriate (e.g. cones/beacons/support staff). The contract will be delivered through the Standard West Lothian Council Services Terms and Conditions with a single contractor. The contract term will be for a three-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000661620
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435716
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leesa Rintoul
Contact Email
cpu@westlothian.gov.uk, leesa.rintoul@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J C SIMPSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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