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Provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance

Angus Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council, in conjunction with Perth & Kinross Council, has coordinated the provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance services. Covering multiple locations, primarily in UKM71 and UKM77 regions, this public contract serves to maintain the safety and aesthetic of rural road verges across these regions. The procurement process, initiated in January 2025, reached the award stage by March 2025, and was executed through an open procurement procedure with a submission deadline of 6th February 2025. The industry category pertains to General Public Services under the COFOG scheme, and the main procurement category is services.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in rural and verge maintenance, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality services that comply with legal and environmental standards. SME contractors were successful in securing various lots, emphasizing the suitability of this contract for smaller enterprises capable of delivering reliable and environmentally conscious maintenance services. Businesses can benefit from the increased demand for services across several regions, providing a stable source of work over the contract duration, including optional renewal periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance

Notice Description

Angus Council on behalf of the Purchasers is currently inviting tenders, from suitably experienced contractors to carry out Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance. Angus Council and Perth & Kinross Council are responsible for maintaining the safety and appearance of rural road verges across their respective regions. This contract will support the councils in delivering essential verge maintenance services to ensure road safety and compliance with statutory requirements. The successful contractor(s) will be required to provide high-quality services that meet legal standards, while ensuring the safety of road users and minimising environmental impact.

Lot Information

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Kinross Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Kinross.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Auchterarder Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Auchterarder. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Crieff Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Crieff.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Highland North

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Highland North.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Blairgowrie, Burelton to A9

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Blairgowrie, Burelton to A9.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Lower Carse

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Lower Carse.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Highland South

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Highland South.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Brechin Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Brechin.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Carnoustie Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Carnoustie.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Kirriemuir Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Kirriemuir.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Arbroath Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Arbroath.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Montrose Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Montrose.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786884
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528285
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

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Additional Buyers

Perth & Kinross 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
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Bilsland and Dewar

GJ Services

Laird Contractors Ltd

Matthew Brown & Son

l watson contracting ltd

vermicon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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