Award

Ground Maintenance Services

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Tender

11 Mar 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Falkirk Council has awarded a contract for Ground Maintenance Services through a framework agreement. This contract involves services related to tree care and grass cutting within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The procurement stage is completed, and the main procurement category is services. The buying organization is Falkirk Council, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The award has been made to multiple suppliers for different lots, such as Grass Cutting for Rural Area and Arboriculture Services.

This tender for Ground Maintenance Services can provide growth opportunities for businesses offering grounds maintenance, tree care, and related services. Companies specializing in landscaping, forestry, and horticulture would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender offers a chance to work within Falkirk Council's area of operations, providing essential maintenance services for urban and rural environments. Businesses with experience in managing green spaces, arboriculture, and herbicides treatment services may find this opportunity particularly suitable for expanding their operations and client base.

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Notice Title

Ground Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Framework agreement award for the provision of a Ground Maintenance Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations.

Lot Information

Arboriculture Services

Provision of Arboriculture Services within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The work will consist of a variety of different operations carried out on tagged trees. Details of the tree numbers and work required will be provided, along with plans showing locations of the numbered trees. There may also be a requirement to carry out works on untagged, non-surveyed trees. In this situation maps, descriptions of works, manual tree marking and site visits will provide information on the contracted operations to be completed. All operations will comply with British Standard BS 3998:2010 and with current industry best practice. Tree work should be effectively organized and conducted to minimize any adverse effects on the trees, the site and their surroundings.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Grass Cutting for Rural Area

Provision of Grass Cutting Services within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. Rural highway verges are to be cut to prevent the obstruction of sightlines, signage, prevent the establishment of self-set trees, inhibit the growth of weeds, and prevent vegetation encroaching onto footpaths and roads. Verges are located within the boundary of Falkirk Council and shown on the supplied Ground Maintenance Service maps, numbered 1 to 23 provided at the time of tender. Flood prevention channels and burns are to be cut the full width of the banking using a 7 Mtr long reach side arm flail to prevent the establishment of self-set trees, inhibit the growth of weeds and prevent vegetation encroaching and narrowing the watercourse and blocking grills. Burns are located within the boundary of Falkirk Council and shown on the Ground Maintenance Service maps, numbered 24 to 45 provided at the time of tender. The contract requires up to two complete cycles of cutting to be completed between April October each year and each cycle to completed in no more than 6 weeks. The start date for each cycle to be provided by Falkirk Council's designated Officer.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Herbicides Treatment

Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework agreement with suitably experienced contractors for the provision of a Herbicides Treatment Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The requirement will be for an initial full spray to be completed between the 1st May and 30th June annually over the term of the contract with an option of a second full spray between 1st August and 30th September annually at the discretion of the Authority. The Contractor is to allow in his price for treating all Urban Roads and Footpaths. The contractor(s) shall carry out the spraying programme in an efficient manner all in accordance with the current provisions detailed in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 2002 (COSHH) made under that Act, The Control of Pollution Act 1974, The Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 and The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (amended 1997), The Water Act 1989, The Environmental Protection Act 1990, made under the Act. Maps detailing the areas to be sprayed are located within the separately attached folder, (PS 259 24 - Lot 3 - Herbicide Area Maps).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000760271
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509820
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

24 - Chemical products

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

24453000 - Herbicides

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
March 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk, stephen.gow@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AYRSHIRE TREE SURGEONS

GEORGE STEEL CONTRACT SERVICES

LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY SERVICES SCOTLAND

TAYLOR TREES

TD TREE & LAND SERVICES

TIVOLI GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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