Award

The Provision of Snow Clearing & Gritting Services

INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverness College UHI, also known as UHI Inverness, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of snow clearing and gritting services. This contract, identified under CS-IC-27454, is within the education sector and is crucial for maintaining accessibility and safety across multiple sites in Inverness during adverse weather conditions. The services cover locations such as Inverness College UHI Campus, Scottish School of Forestry, and additional sites in Inverness. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, favouring transparency and competitiveness. Key dates included a tender submission deadline on 18 July 2025, with contract signing on 27 August 2025, and the contract period running from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027, with possible extensions contingent on contractor performance.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the snow management and related service sectors, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive snow clearing and gritting operations with qualified staff and adequate equipment. Large-scale companies specialising in infrastructure safety services are particularly well-suited to fulfil the contract's demands across various priority areas within the facilities. By securing this contract, businesses can expect to build a robust portfolio in public sector services, enhancing their growth potential and visibility within the industry. The awarded company, Mitie Landscapes Ltd, exemplifies the calibre of supplier that benefits from participating in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Snow Clearing & Gritting Services

Notice Description

The Provision of Snow Clearing & Gritting Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverness College UHI is to source a contractor through a formal compliant tender process to deliver the Provision of a Snow Clearings and Gritting Scope of Work and Services. Snow clearing and gritting services are essential in ensuring that in times of adverse weather that Inverness College UHI can remain open with safe roads and car parks for both its students and staff. The College is seeking to enter a local contract with a Contractor to provide fully qualified personnel and equipment to conduct snow clearing and gritting activities at its following sites: Inverness College UHI, 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness Scottish School of Forestry, Balloch, Inverness College UHI, 58 Harbour Road, Inverness Note, Inverness College UHI, 7 Burnett Road, this site may only be available on request and may not be included within the contract. The building is unoccupied at present although the lease does not run out until May 2026. Priority Areas: All fire escape routes should be prioritised before car parks. 1 Inverness Campus: Priority Areas - Car Park 1 and pavements / walkways at front entrance to building. Maximum duration of 3 hours for snow clearing. Scottish School of Forestry: Priority Area - Access Road and pavements / walkways at front and rear entrance to main building. Maximum duration of 2 hours for snow clearing. 58 Harbour Road: Priority Area - Car Park area and front entrance. Maximum duration of 1 hour for snow clearing. Note as above - 7 Burnett Road: Priority Area - Car Park Area to East of site. Maximum duration of 1 hour for snow clearing. For any additional hours over the above the contractor must receive approval from an authorised member of the Estates Team in advance prior to the commencement of additional snow clearing and gritting activities.. A site visit will take place on 7 July 2025 (exact date/times to be confirmed), please confirm your attendance via the Public Contracts Scotland mailbox no later than 4 July 2025.

Renewal: Proposed 2 x 12-month options to extend subject to contractor performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801463
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538139
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

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Every 2 years unless an extension is granted of 2 x 12-month options to extend subject to contractor performance.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)
Contact Name
Derek Cowie, Stuart Murray
Contact Email
derek.cowie.ic@uhi.ac.uk, stuart.murray@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463273000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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