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title: "Winter Maintenance Assistance Service Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04836b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
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# Winter Maintenance Assistance Service Framework Agreement

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04836b

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has completed the contracting process for the "Winter Maintenance Assistance Service Framework Agreement," which falls under the services category specifically for snow-clearing services. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure to secure third-party contractors to cover legislative needs during the winter period from October 2024. The total value of the contracts awarded across five lots amounts to £2,400,000. Key suppliers include Swans minicoach hire, BORDERS MACHINERY RING, Irvine Plant Ltd, Ian Hunter T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS, Pearsons of Duns, and NWH Group Ltd. Contracts were signed on 14th October 2024, and the services will be rendered in the Scottish Borders region (UKM91).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in snow-clearing and maintenance services to grow their portfolios. SMEs in the relevant field can particularly benefit through participation in such large-scale, long-term contracts. The procurement framework is set for an initial two-year period, with potential extensions adding up to a total of four years, providing a consistent stream of work. Given the critical nature of winter maintenance, businesses with the necessary technical qualifications, equipment, and readiness to comply with the Council’s health and safety standards will find this framework beneficial. Additionally, the performance of the contract will be closely monitored, encouraging high standards and providing further opportunities for businesses committed to excellent service delivery.

## Notice

Scottish Borders Council is seeking third party contractors to provide winter maintenance assistance to cover legislative requirements during winter periods should there be insufficient in-house capacity.

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - Provision of Planned Winter Service Treatments on Priority Carriageway Routes (am/pm)

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2024.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2-years with the option to extend by 1-year with a further option to extend for 1-year extension taking the Framework to a maximum of 4 years.

Lot 3 - Assistance with Snow clearance on depot routes in conjunction with council vehicles (Snow Plan)

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2024.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2-years with the option to extend by 1-year with a further option to extend for 1-year extension taking the Framework to a maximum of 4 years.

Lot 4 - Assistance with Miscellaneous Winter Related Activities on Roads & Footways and other Council locations

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2024.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2-years with the option to extend by 1-year with a further option to extend for 1-year extension taking the Framework to a maximum of 4 years.

Lot 5 - Provision of planned winter Treatments at Jedburgh Campus

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2024.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2-years with the option to extend by 1-year with a further option to extend for 1-year extension taking the Framework to a maximum of 4 years.

Lot 1 - Planned Treatments on Priority Footway Routes

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2024.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2-years with the option to extend by 1-year with a further option to extend for 1-year extension taking the Framework to a maximum of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036762-2024 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Summer 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BORDERS MACHINERY RING; IAN HUNTER T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS; IRVINE PLANT; NWH GROUP; PEARSONS OF DUNS; SWANS MINICOACH HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036762-2024
- 23 Aug 2024 at 11:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027042-2024
- 22 Jul 2024 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022726-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771956
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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