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title: "PS/21/63 Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2022-2026)"
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# PS/21/63 Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2022-2026)

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03674f

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council has completed the Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement titled "PS/21/63 Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2022-2026)" in the services category. The framework consists of three lots covering various winter maintenance operations in East and South Ayrshire, Kilmarnock, and priority carriageway routes. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 15th November 2022 for a total value of GBP 1,640,000.

This tender offers opportunities for contractors providing winter maintenance services such as snow clearing, gritting, and winter treatment. Businesses involved in snow-clearing services, provision of winter maintenance materials, and winter equipments would find this tender well-suited for competitive bidding. The framework agreement allows for additional purchases beyond the base services, presenting prospects for business expansion within the winter maintenance industry.

## Notice

The Council require establish a Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement for the provision of Contractors assistance during periods of adverse winter weather when all internal resource has been exhausted. The Framework will consist of 3 Lots: -Lot 1 for Gritting and Snow Clearing Operations on East and South Ayrshire Roads & Footways; -Lot 2 for the Supply of Winter Treatment Services on Kilmarnock Town Centre Priority Footways; and -Lot 3 for On Call Winter Service Treatment on Priority Carriageway Routes.

### Lot Information

Gritting and Snow Clearing Operations on East and South Ayrshire Roads & Footways

Lot 1 will consist of Contractors/farmers etc (Service Providers) along with appropriate vehicles, plant and equipment which could be made available during periods of adverse winter weather to assist with winter maintenance operations on Public Roads and other Council locations on an as required basis. It is envisaged there will be around 10 contractors appointed to this lot. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Additional information: There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.

Options: Additional purchases may include any related winter maintenance products or services.

Renewal: Framework duration is one year with the option to extend annually for a further 3 years at the discretion of Ayrshire Roads Alliance (EAC)

Supply of Winter Treatment Services on Kilmarnock Town Centre Priority Footways

Lot 2 will consist of a single Contractor, who shall provide a winter footway treatment service using liquid de-icer products on designated priority footways located within the Kilmarnock Town Centre. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Additional information: There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.

Options: Any additional items or services related to Winter Maintenance

Renewal: The term of the Framework will initially be for one year with three annual one year extension option, at the sole discretion of the Council.

On Call Winter Service Treatment on Priority Carriageway Routes.

Lot 3 will consist of Contractors/farmers etc (Service Providers) along with appropriate vehicles, plant or equipment that will be on call for allocated specific routes with 24/7 availability over a 26 week period. It is envisaged there will be around 6 contractors appointed to this lot. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Additional information: There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.

Options: Any product / service relating to Winter Maintenance

Renewal: The term of the Framework will initially be for one year with three annual one year extension option, at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033489-2022 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,240,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CAPPERS GROUP; HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP LTD T/A MACASPHALT; J & W MCNAE; JOHN MCGEADY; MICHAEL J WOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 14410000 - Rock salt
- 14450000 - Salt in brine
- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles
- 34144420 - Salt spreaders
- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles
- 34927100 - Road salt
- 37411000 - Winter equipments
- 43313100 - Snowploughs
- 44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2022 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033489-2022
- 9 Sep 2022 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025379-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000706426
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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