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Grass Verge Cutting Services

East Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2022 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2022 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process for "Grass Verge Cutting Services" aimed at providing these services across East Lothian. The tender, which is classified under the services category within general public services, was officially initiated on 31 March 2022 and had a submission deadline of 2 May 2022. The awarded contract is valued at £135,000 and has an initial duration of 12 months, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and agricultural services. Businesses that can demonstrate financial stability, relevant insurance cover, and a commitment to community engagement—such as offering training or work experience opportunities—are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging with local authorities like East Lothian Council not only aids in business growth but also fosters community connections through the delivery of invaluable public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Verge Cutting Services

Notice Description

Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council intends to appoint a supplier to provide grass verge cutting services within East Lothian.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 or 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Initial duration of contract is 12 months with option to extend by a further two twelve month periods.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by East Lothian council for a further 2 periods of 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000688742
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450981
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

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

77300000 - Horticultural services

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The procurement will be re-tendered following expiry of this contract in 12, 24 or 36 months.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

James Tait and Son

Further Information

Notice Documents

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