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CC13707 - Rural Road Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting

West Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by West Lothian Council, based in Livingston, involved tendering for services related to "Rural Road Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting". This procurement falls under the general public services category, with a specific industry classification of "77342000" under the CPV scheme. The process began in the Tender stage with a publication date of 17 January 2025, while the contract was awarded on 1 April 2025. The location for the delivery of services is identified as the region "UKM78". The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, emphasizing transparency and wider competition. Key procurement stages were marked by tender and award periods, demonstrating West Lothian Council's commitment to maintaining planned timelines for this service contract.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping and road maintenance services. The project not only provides a long-term contract, extending over several years, but it also supports the inclusion of community benefits, encouraging bidders to consider additional value they can bring to the local area. SMEs, such as Balgornie Farm Ltd, who was successfully awarded the contract, illustrate how smaller enterprises, especially those with a local presence, can effectively compete. The open procedure signifies a level-playing ground encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate, thereby fostering business growth and regional economic development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC13707 - Rural Road Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting

Notice Description

West Lothian Council is proceeding to tender for a contractor to provide Rural Road Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting services in the region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Councils NETS, Lands and Countryside Services Department require a contractor to provide Rural Road Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788072
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529914
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

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

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

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
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

balgornie farm ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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