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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Ground Maintenance Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000536383"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-05"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Ground Maintenance Equipment

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000536383

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## Summary

The Highland Council is conducting a public procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at acquiring Ground Maintenance Equipment and related services, with a total estimated value of £3,500,000. This procurement is currently active and is subdivided into multiple Lots, each covering different types of equipment for either purchase or hire. The tender period ends on 10th May 2018, and submissions must be made electronically. The key delivery location is throughout the Highland Council area, and the procurement method follows a restrictive procedure. Interested parties are invited to review the specifics of each Lot, as the DPS will cover equipment needs over both seasonal and longer-term requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance equipment sector, especially those offering services related to the purchase and hire of machinery such as mowers, strimmers, and small plant equipment. Companies specialising in maintenance, repair services, and manufacturing of grounds maintenance tools are particularly well-suited to compete. With a structured approach and clear performance criteria, suppliers have the chance to establish long-term partnerships with the Highland Council, enhancing their visibility and operational capacity in the sector.

## Notice

This contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by Highland Council for the provision of a variety of Ground Maintenance Equipment and related services on either a Purchase or Hire basis. The DPS will be split in to a number of Lots to cover the wide range of equipment required on a seasonal or potentially longer term basis (see Lots descriptions for specific details).

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Large (>750mm-30") Mower Hire and Service only

The supply, breakdown repair and service of the full complement of equipment listed in the attached specification as follows - 1. for the remainder of the 2018 season based on the following approximate timescales - Issue of Lot June 2018; Award of Lot July 2018; Delivery of Lot July 2018 until October 2018 2. Annually for each following season for the duration of the DPS based on the following approximate timescales - Issue of Lot August; Award of Lot August; Delivery of Lot in the following March to October. (For clarity, the requirement for the 2019 season will be addressed in August 2018 to the above timescales). The duration of this award will be made on the most economically advantageous basis for the Council, up to 5 years. The Council reserves the right to alter the specification and numbers required based on specific requirements at the time.

Lot 2 - Strimmer Hire and Service/Strimmer Purchase

Supply, breakdown repair and service of the full complement of equipment listed as per the specification (the Council reserves the right to amend to suit specific requirements as they arise) for the 2019 season and annually thereafter for each following season (March to October) for the duration of the DPS. The following expected timescales for the 2019 season will apply- Issue of Lot January 2019; Award of Lot January 2019; Delivery of Lot March to October 2019. For subsequent seasonal requirements the timescales above are expected to be applied. The duration of any hire agreement will be based on the most economically advantageous for the Council, for a period of up to 5 years. For Purchases, delivery of the Lot will be expected at any time from March 2019 onwards for the duration of the DPS.

Lot 3 - Small (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315870 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | As per schedule |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment
- 16310000 - Mowers
- 16311000 - Lawnmowers
- 16311100 - Lawn, park or sports-ground mowers
- 16700000 - Tractors
- 34223300 - Trailers
- 34223310 - General-purpose trailers
- 34390000 - Tractor accessories
- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315870
- 3 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315512

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315512
  Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Ground Maintenance Equipment - This contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by Highland Council for the provision of a variety of Ground Maintenance Equipment and related services on either a Purchase or Hire basis. The DPS will be split in to a number of Lots to cover the wide range of equipment required on a seasonal or potentially longer term basis (see Lots descriptions for specific details).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315870
  Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Ground Maintenance Equipment - This contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by Highland Council for the provision of a variety of Ground Maintenance Equipment and related services on either a Purchase or Hire basis. The DPS will be split in to a number of Lots to cover the wide range of equipment required on a seasonal or potentially longer term basis (see Lots descriptions for specific details).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536383
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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