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title: "Castle Rock Edinvar - Grounds Maintenance Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bc14"
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# Castle Rock Edinvar - Grounds Maintenance Framework

Buyer: CASTLE ROCK EDINVAR HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bc14

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## Summary

The Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association is conducting a complete procurement process for a Grounds Maintenance Framework, valued at approximately £640,000. The contracting authority, based in Edinburgh, is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors capable of meeting the specifications laid out for the grounds maintenance services required across multiple properties in the East Lothian, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Midlothian, and surrounding regions. The tender was active with a submission deadline on 15 July 2021 and is processed under an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and broad access.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services. Contractors with experience in managing large-scale landscaping projects and those holding relevant accreditations like CHAS or SSiP are well positioned to compete. The framework agreement structure allows for competition among up to three selected providers, fostering a competitive environment that can benefit SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association are seeking expressions of interest from suitably resourced, qualified and experienced contractors in order to implement a Grounds Maintenance Contract to achieve the standard set out within the specification in accordance with site drawings and GIS mapping provided. The initial contract term will be for a period of two (2) years with an option to extend for two (2) further period of one (1) year each. Castle Rock Edinvar currently spend approximately 320,000 GBP per annum on providing grounds maintenance services to circa 170 schemes and properties in the East Lothian, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Midlothian, Milton of Campsie, Stirling, Tullibody and West Lothian regions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association are seeking expressions of interest from suitably resourced, qualified and experienced contractors in order to implement a Grounds Maintenance Contract to achieve the standard set out within the specification in accordance with site drawings and GIS mapping provided. Castle Rock Edinvar currently spend approximately 320,000 GBP per annum on providing grounds maintenance services to circa 170 schemes and properties in the East Lothian, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Midlothian, Milton of Campsie, Stirling, Tullibody and West Lothian regions. The stock within these regions is owned and managed by CREHA and other Places for People Group companies. The initial contract term will be for a period of two (2) years with an option to extend for two (2) further period of one (1) year each. The basis upon which Service Providers will be selected for placement on the Framework will be to the first ranked Provider based on the highest scoring tender submission. The second ranked Provider will be awarded to the second highest scoring tender submission. Lastly, the third ranked Provider will be awarded to the third highest scoring highest scoring tender submission. In the first instance, the Grounds Maintenance works will be contracted to the first placed Provider on the framework. In the event of early termination of the contract for whatever reason, works will then be awarded to the second placed framework. Lastly, the third ranked Provider will be awarded the works in the event of termination of the second placed Provider. Where there are instances when further competition is required for ad-hoc works, it is the intention of PfP / CREHA to run mini competitions between all three successful providers placed on the framework whereby all three successful suppliers will be asked to provide quotations. PfP / CREHA does not guarantee or warrant however that any ad-hoc works will be required.

Renewal: The initial contract term will be for a period of two (2) years with an option to extend for two (2) further period of one (1) year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027395-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CASTLE ROCK EDINVAR HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH16 4RW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Portobello/Craigmillar |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CONTINENTAL LANDSCAPES; TIVOLI GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027395-2021
- 15 Jun 2021 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013473-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.castlerockedinvar.co.uk
- https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/665NST999R
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11422

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