Award

Grounds Maintenance in Glenrothes North Area

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is overseeing a public procurement contract titled "Grounds Maintenance in Glenrothes North Area," classified under the general public services and utilities categories. The contract involves essential grounds maintenance services, including grass cutting, hedge pruning, shrub bed maintenance, storm drainage, and trees and woodland management. Located in the UKM72 region, specifically Glenrothes North, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure. The award stage has been reached, with the contract being signed on 19th March 2025 for a value of £1,746,686.68. This project is essential for maintaining the aesthetic and functional quality of public spaces and actively contributes to sustainable development and community benefits.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the landscaping and maintenance sectors, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive grounds maintenance services. SMEs, such as T & N Gilmartin (Contractors) Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to benefit from such projects. Companies with expertise in environmental sustainability and social initiatives will find this contract appealing, especially given the council's emphasis on community benefits like improving local employability and educational support. Businesses that focus on high-quality service delivery and fair work practices stand to grow by securing similar public contracts.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance in Glenrothes North Area

Notice Description

Provision grounds maintenance service in Glenrothes North Area, including (but not limited to) Grass cutting Hedge pruning Shrub bed maintenance Storm drainage Trees and woodland management

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision grounds maintenance service in Glenrothes North Core Services The core services of the Grounds Maintenance Service include: Grass cutting. Hedge pruning. Shrub bed maintenance.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785136
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526795
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,746,686 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Either 2030 or 2031 dependant on whether extension period is utilised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T & N GILMARTIN (CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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