Maintenance & Minor Works of Drain Interceptors

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has conducted a public procurement process for the "Maintenance & Minor Works of Drain Interceptors" contract, focusing on environmental protection services. This initiative involves the maintenance and cleaning of various drainage systems, including interceptors, road gullies, and septic tanks, across the West Lothian region. This process, which followed an open procurement method, reached the award stage on 30th April 2024, with the contract awarded to Ipsum. Key deadlines in this process included the tender period ending on 28th March 2024, and the project is structured over a term of three years with an option for a two-year extension.

The contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the environmental and waste management sectors, particularly those with experience in maintenance and cleaning of drainage systems. The open procurement process means that businesses of all sizes had the opportunity to bid electronically, as evidenced by the four tenders received, all of which were from SMEs. Such contracts are ideal for companies looking to establish or expand their foothold in Scotland's service industry, offering a significant financial scope with the contract value amounting to £276,457.38. Additionally, the involvement of various stakeholders like Police Scotland for serious crime checks underscores the importance of robust compliance and organisational integrity for participating businesses.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Maintenance & Minor Works of Drain Interceptors

Notice Description

The contract is required for Maintenance and cleaning of all:- Interceptors; road gullies; safety drains; rainwater harvesting; grease traps; septic tanks and disposal of waste to various locations. The contract will be delivered across the term of the contract over 3 years plus a possible 2 years extension. The contract will cover maintenance and cleaning on cleaning gullies, drains and rainwater harvesters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is required for Maintenance and cleaning of all:- Interceptors; road gullies; safety drains; rainwater harvesting; grease traps; septic tanks and disposal of waste to various locations. The contract will be delivered across the term of the contract over 3 years + 2 years optional extension on maintenance and on cleaning gullies, drains and rainwater harvesters.

Renewal: a further possible 24 months extension at the councils discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000759278
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558620
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90420000 - Sewage treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£276,457 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IPSUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499582
    Maintenance & Minor Works of Drain Interceptors - The contract is required for Maintenance and cleaning of all:- Interceptors; road gullies; safety drains; rainwater harvesting; grease traps; septic tanks and disposal of waste to various locations. The contract will be delivered across the term of the contract over 3 years plus a possible 2 years extension. The contract will cover maintenance and cleaning on cleaning gullies, drains and rainwater harvesters.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558620
    Maintenance & Minor Works of Drain Interceptors - The contract is required for Maintenance and cleaning of all:- Interceptors; road gullies; safety drains; rainwater harvesting; grease traps; septic tanks and disposal of waste to various locations. The contract will be delivered across the term of the contract over 3 years plus a possible 2 years extension. The contract will cover maintenance and cleaning on cleaning gullies, drains and rainwater harvesters.

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