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title: "Open Spaces Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
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buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-16"
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# Open Spaces Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eea7288f-6666-457b-b999-6f99e9714e29

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Open Spaces Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" is organised by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England. This dynamic purchasing system falls under the construction category, specifically covering services and works related to landscaping and external construction projects. It is currently in the active tender stage, with the final submission deadline set for 17th September 2018. The contract period begins on 1st October 2018 and will extend until 30th September 2022. The DPS will allow suppliers to participate in further competitions for various lots, such as landscaping soft works, drainage, and environmental management.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises looking to expand their market presence in the construction and landscape services industry. Businesses engaged in horticulture, civil engineering, and related fields will find numerous potential contracts available through this DPS. As suppliers will be expected to meet specific criteria and specifications for participation, this is ideal for organisations capable of demonstrating compliance with the CDM Regulations and those prepared to provide comprehensive bids for designated work lots.

## Notice

The DPS will be divided into appropriate lots of work. Each contract will involve the landscape Supplier acting as Main Supplier for the purpose of complying with the CDM Regulations 2015 where applicable. There will be an initial setup Phase of the DPS, inviting Suppliers to participate. Suppliers admitted onto the DPS will be offered opportunities to tender for individual contracts in the form of further competitions throughout the term of the DPS. Suppliers are only entitled to participate in further competitions under the DPS after they have been both formally notified that they are successful and their name has been added to the DPS Supplier list. As part of the further competition Suppliers will be provided with the specification and they can submit a bid which they are able to fulfil to the full specification, and to the Conditions of Contract. The DPS will be administered via the electronic tendering system The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk Documents submitted in any other way will not be considered. Quantities of Contracts advertised within this DPS cannot be guaranteed. The DPS will be divided into appropriate Lots of work as listed below:# Lot 1 - Landscape Soft works, trees and shrub planting, including forestry planting Band A - Below PS250,000 Band B - Above PS250,000 Lot 2 - Hard works including drainage, surfacing, special surfaces, walling and fencing Band A - Below PS250,000 Band B - Above PS250,000 Lot 3 - Earthworks and work to contaminated land Band A - Below PS250,000 Band B - Above PS250,000 Lot 4 - Installation of street furniture, specialist play and sports equipment Band A - Below PS250,000 Band B - Above PS250,000 Lot 5 - Specialist drainage works and sports pitch improvements Band A - Below PS250,000 Band B - Above PS250,000 Lot 6 - Aftercare and establishment management Band A - Below PS250,000 Band B - Above PS250,000 Lot 7 - Arboricultural works Band A - Below PS250,000 Band B - Above PS250,000 Lot 8 - The management of water courses, desilting and aquatic weed control Lot 9 - External Signage Supply, or supply and install of external signage, plinths or mounts to BS 559:2009 or equivalent. To access this opportunity please visit: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c456495-5fec-4040-8e99-4933adeb3c4e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2018 at 15:42 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c456495-5fec-4040-8e99-4933adeb3c4e
- 16 Aug 2018 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152b0d2c-61cf-4631-af28-661f1a1398e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c456495-5fec-4040-8e99-4933adeb3c4e
  16th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152b0d2c-61cf-4631-af28-661f1a1398e7
  16th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www2.halton.gov.uk
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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