--- title: "Contract for Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000545148" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545148" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545148.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545148.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2019-01-09" --- # Contract for Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000545148 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545148) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545148.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is conducting a public procurement process for a medium-term contract titled "Contract for Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management," primarily located in various forest districts across Scotland. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 31 August 2018, and the contract expected to begin in Spring 2019. This open procurement process aims to provide grounds maintenance services, including grass cutting and vegetation management, across seven distinct lots, each catering to different geographical areas. The total value of the contract is approximately £821,200, and it has been structured to attract a diverse range of bidders, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in landscaping, environmental management, and grounds maintenance. Companies of all sizes can participate, especially those with experience in providing related services such as grass cutting, strimming, and hedge trimming. The potential for two-year extension options at annual intervals allows for ongoing engagement and revenue generation for successful bidders. Bidders are encouraged to demonstrate quality and pricing competency, as both factors play a critical role in the evaluation of tenders. Overall, this contract can potentially lead to long-term partnerships with a prominent public entity, presenting growth opportunities for service providers in the sector. ## Notice FC have a requirement to put in place a medium term contract for grounds maintenance work including grass cutting and vegetation management services across 7 of our districts visitor centres and public car parks. The opportunity has been structured in such a manner as to offer an attractive proposition to companies of all sizes with lots of varying sizes being tabled. ### Lot Information Inverness, Ross & Skye Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender. To commence in Spring of 2019 for two years with an option to extend for a further two years at annual intervals.. Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT. Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Potential to extend for a further two years, annually, at the FC discretion. Tay South Disctrict Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender. To commence in Spring of 2019 for two years with an option to extend for a further two years at annual intervals.. Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT. Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Potential to extend for two years, at annual intervals, at the FC discretion. West Argyll, North Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender. To commence in Spring of 2019 for two years with an option to extend for a further two years at annual intervals.. Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT. Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Potential two years, annually, at FC discretion. West Argyll, South Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender. To commence in Spring of 2019 for two years with an option to extend for a further two years at annual intervals.. Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT. Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Potential two year extension, at annual intervals, at FC discretion. West Argyll, Mull Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender. To commence in Spring of 2019 for two years with an option to extend for a further two years at annual intervals.. Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT. Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Potential two years extension, at annual intervals, at FC discretion. Lochaber Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender. To commence in Spring of 2019 for two years with an option to extend for a further two years at annual intervals.. Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT. Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Potential two years, annually, at the FC discretion. Cowal Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender. To commence in Spring of 2019 for two years with an option to extend for a further two years at annual intervals.. Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT. Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Potential two years, at annual intervals, at FC discretion. Trossachs Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender. To commence in Spring of 2019 for two years with an option to extend for a further two years at annual intervals.. Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT. Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Potential to extend for two years, at annual intervals, at the FC discretion. Lowlands Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender. To commence in Spring of 2019 for two years with an option to extend for a further two years at annual intervals.. Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT. Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Potential to extend for two years, at annual intervals, at FC discretion. North Highland Seasonal Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender. To commence in Spring of 2019 for two years with an option to extend for a further two years at annual intervals.. Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT. Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Two annual optional extensions at FC discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341695 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Dec 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2022 or earlier if extension options are not utilised. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £821,200 | | Lots value | £821,200 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £653,044 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 7AT | | 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 | Corstorphine/Murrayfield | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ARTSCAPE GARDENS; COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; DAVID ALFORD, FORESTRY & GRASS CONTRACTOR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77314100 - Grassing services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341695 - 31 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326899 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326899 Contract for Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management - FC have a requirement to put in place a medium term contract for grounds maintenance work including grass cutting and vegetation management services across 7 of our districts visitor centres and public car parks. The opportunity has been structured in such a manner as to offer an attractive proposition to companies of all sizes with lots of varying sizes being tabled. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341695 Contract for Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management - FC have a requirement to put in place a medium term contract for grounds maintenance work including grass cutting and vegetation management services across 7 of our districts visitor centres and public car parks. The opportunity has been structured in such a manner as to offer an attractive proposition to companies of all sizes with lots of varying sizes being tabled. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545148 - https://www.forestry.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545148. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545148.json.