--- title: "Scarborough Technical College Grounds Maintenance Contract 2017 - 2019" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dee4de53-1729-4c5d-a649-691452337365" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dee4de53-1729-4c5d-a649-691452337365" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dee4de53-1729-4c5d-a649-691452337365.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dee4de53-1729-4c5d-a649-691452337365.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GRIMSBY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATION" published: "2017-10-31" --- # Scarborough Technical College Grounds Maintenance Contract 2017 - 2019 Buyer: GRIMSBY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dee4de53-1729-4c5d-a649-691452337365 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dee4de53-1729-4c5d-a649-691452337365) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dee4de53-1729-4c5d-a649-691452337365.json) ## Summary The Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education is seeking bids for the Scarborough Technical College Grounds Maintenance Contract for the period from December 11, 2017, to October 11, 2019. This tender falls within the industry category of Grounds Maintenance Services (CPV code: 77314000) and includes maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, edging, leaf clearance, and shrub bed maintenance. The tender period is open until November 24, 2017. This procurement process uses an open method under an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit proposals. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the landscaping and grounds maintenance sector to expand their client base and showcase their expertise. Businesses that excel in horticultural practices, possess relevant certifications, and have a track record of delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract's requirements for regular maintenance visits and adherence to strict health and safety standards also imply potential for long-term engagement and repeat business. ## Notice Submit a full timescale matrix of works showing dates & lengths of visits and how you propose to carry out the works as per Appendix 5. Grass Cutting Amenity Grass * This term applies to grass areas on the sites listed on page 8 excluding any specific areas' which relate to sports. It includes the surrounds of buildings, either at the side of driveways, paths, car parks and other hard surface areas. * The grass in these areas will be cut to the frequencies detailed below, therefore keeping the areas in a tidy and presentable condition. A cylinder or rotary mower should be used with all cuttings being distributed evenly over the existing grass sward or collected and removed from site and any worn areas will be reseeded as required or requested. * All areas of grass at the base of buildings, hedgerows, fences, along pavements and other obstacles such as trees will also be cut. * All cuttings will be kept from any hard surface and the contractors will ensure that the areas to be cut are free from any dangerous materials such as cans, bottles, stones and other debris. * Cutting will commence on week 11 of the year and conclude in week 45. Cutting will take place every fortnight with an optimum number of 18 cuts. * Amenity grass 30-75mm (summer), 26-60mm (winter during play) Edging All grass edges abutting shrub beds, borders and hard surface areas: * Will be edged once a month between weeks 11 and 39. Any overhanging grass will be cut back and all cuttings racked back onto the existing sward. * Will be an optimum number of 8 visits as these may be affected by weather conditions. Leaf Clearance Between weeks 43 and 52 during leaf fall, leaves will be removed from all areas and taken from all sites (weekly). Weed Control The contractor shall prevent any infestation of weeds to all hard standing areas. Only approved chemicals shall be used, data sheets will be required for any chemicals used as part of this contract. Only qualified and certified staff to apply weed killing chemicals. Copies of certificates will be requested of award of contract. Shrub Bed & Rose Bed Maintenance Specific beds to be designated by Institute Estates Department during pre- contract site visit. All beds to be maintained in current condition unless works specified to change. Weeding & Pruning back * On a monthly basis between weeks 14 and 34, all beds will be visited and all weed and litter content removed and taken from the site. * Any overhanging branches that may affect doorways, pathways, car parks, windows and other hard surfaces will be pruned back (minimum lower level of headroom 2m) using good horticultural practice. * Prunings will be removed from all sites. * There will be an optimum number of 6 visits, as they may be affected by weather conditions. General Pruning * Digging over the beds and levelling with the pruning of shrubs will take place during week 45 to week 1. * Pruning should reduce plant size generally by 10% but should be heavily prune Additional information: Please apply for this tender through the e-procurement link supplier ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec92bcc6-c04c-4a3f-9a87-cc11aef35529 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Dec 2017 - 11 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GRIMSBY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATION | | Locality | GRIMSBY | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN34 5BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire | | Local authority | North East Lincolnshire | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2017 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec92bcc6-c04c-4a3f-9a87-cc11aef35529 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec92bcc6-c04c-4a3f-9a87-cc11aef35529 31st October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home In Tend Procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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