Award

Grounds Maintenance Services 2022-2026

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 May 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Orkney Islands Council, which is seeking to engage a contractor for "Grounds Maintenance Services 2022-2026." This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on maintenance for the Orkney mainland and its linked isles. The current stage of procurement is "Award," with the contract effective from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, and bids were accepted until January 14, 2022. The total contract value is approximately £1,224,349.40.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping, horticulture, and maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Companies that can demonstrate quality workmanship, competitive pricing, and have experience in public sector contracts will be well-positioned to compete. Given the long-term nature of the contract, there is a potential for stable revenue and community engagement in the Orkney region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services 2022-2026

Notice Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide grounds maintenance services across the Orkney mainland, linked south isles and Hoy. This will include grass cutting, strimming, weed control, maintenance of planting including shrubs and small trees. Note this will be a term service contract for the four year period from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for one further year subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in the contract.

Renewal: Employer has option to extend for one additional 12 month period subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in the contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675737
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY450033
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
SME

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,224,349 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
2025/2026

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Custer
Contact Email
david.custer@orkney.gov.uk, procurement@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOLDER(ORKNEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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