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title: "Additional Resources for Weather Related Duties"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000510225"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
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# Additional Resources for Weather Related Duties

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000510225

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## Summary

The Midlothian Council is seeking additional resources for weather-related duties through an open tender process aimed at establishing a framework agreement with multiple suppliers. This initiative, titled "Additional Resources for Weather Related Duties," is classified under general public services and is located in Midlothian, UK. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 9 October 2017. This procurement is anticipated to provide varied labour and plant resources to assist the Council’s Roads Operations during snow and adverse weather conditions, with a budget of £750,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in winter maintenance services, such as suppliers of bulk gritters, HGV drivers, operated plant, and vehicle hire. Companies with capabilities in providing labour resources, particularly those experienced in winter maintenance and equipped with relevant vehicles and equipment, would be well-suited to compete. There is potential for ongoing contracts, with options for renewal after the initial contract period, further enhancing the viability of investment in this area.

## Notice

There is a requirement to have a framework agreement in place with a number of suppliers to supplement the existing labour resources of Midlothian Council Roads Operations. The additional resources are expected to provide a variety of labour and plant to assist in the delivery of the Winter Maintenance Services as weather conditions dictate.

### Lot Information

Labour - including transport and equipment

Labour resources - provision of 3 person crews including pick-ups and or vans with trailers capable of taking up to 1 tonne salt / grit for clearing snow from footways or spread salt during periods of Snow and prolonged severe weather. This typically extends to 7 or 8 snow days per year and 3 flood days per year, although as this is due to meteorological conditions, no guarantee can be given as to the extent of the works. Mini Excavators will also be required with an operator to clear snow and ice as instructed.

Renewal: An optional 12 month extension may be applied by the Authority following conclusion of the initial 36 month period.

Bulk Gritters - including Driver

Bulk Gritters - inclusive of a Driver and fuel to assist the Authority in the treatment of public roads during periods of Snow and prolonged severe weather. This typically extends to 7 or 8 snow days per year and 3 flood days per year, although as this is due to meteorological conditions, no guarantee can be given as to the extent of the works.

Renewal: An optional 12 month extension following conclusion of the initial 36 month period.

HGV Drivers

The provision of HGV Drivers qualified to SVQ level2 in winter maintenance or equivalent logistics training to support the Authority during periods of Snow and prolonged severe weather. This typically extends to 7 or 8 snow days per year and 3 flood days per year, although as this is due to meteorological conditions, no guarantee can be given as to the extent of the works.

Renewal: An option to extend by 12 months following the initial 36 month period.

Plant and vehicle hire

The provision of plant and vehicles suitable to support the Authority to provide a Winter Maintenance Service in line with its statutory duty under Section 34 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 during periods of Snow and prolonged severe weather. This typically extends to 7 or 8 snow days per year and 3 flood days per year, although as this is due to meteorological conditions, no guarantee can be given as to the extent of the works.

Options: Any other available item that may be of use to Midlothian Council during winter operations.

Renewal: An option to extend the framework by 12 months following the initial 36 month period.

Operated Plant

Operated plant, including fuel, for use in the treatment of snow, ice as well as precautionary salt treatment.

Options: Any other equipment that may be of use in snow clearing or gritting operations relevant to the Lot.

Renewal: An option to extend the framework by 12 months following the initial 36 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314188 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles
- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles
- 37411000 - Winter equipments
- 43313100 - Snowploughs
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314188
- 1 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294285

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294285&idx=1
  22nd September 2017 - Invitation to Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294285&idx=10
  22nd September 2017 - Invitation to Tender document - Corrected return deadline
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294285&idx=9
  6th September 2017 - Tender Return Label
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294285&idx=8
  6th September 2017 - Form of Tender and Non-Disclosure Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294285&idx=7
  6th September 2017 - Revised version - includes scoring weighting to be applied by Authority
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294285&idx=6
  6th September 2017 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294285&idx=5
  6th September 2017 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294285&idx=4
  6th September 2017 - Scope of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294285&idx=2
  4th September 2017 - Additional Standard Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294285&idx=3
  4th September 2017 - ESPD v1.9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294285
  Additional Resources for Weather Related Duties - There is a requirement to have a framework agreement in place with a number of suppliers to supplement the existing labour resources of Midlothian Council Roads Operations. The additional resources are expected to provide a variety of labour and plant to assist in the delivery of the Winter Maintenance Services as weather conditions dictate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314188
  Additional Resources for Weather Related Duties - There is a requirement to have a framework agreement in place with a number of suppliers to supplement the existing labour resources of Midlothian Council Roads Operations. The additional resources are expected to provide a variety of labour and plant to assist in the delivery of the Winter Maintenance Services as weather conditions dictate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000510225

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