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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Ground Maintenance Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000545962"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Ground Maintenance Equipment

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000545962

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## Summary

The Highland Council, based in Inverness, has initiated a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Ground Maintenance Equipment, scheduled to end its tender period on 31 May 2023. This procurement falls under the goods category and involves a selective procedure. The DPS encompasses a range of lots addressing various equipment needs for ground maintenance, to be delivered throughout the Highland Council area. The contract value is estimated at £3,500,000, which signifies a significant opportunity for suppliers in this sector.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the provision or maintenance of ground maintenance equipment, particularly those capable of offering services on a hire or purchase basis. Companies with expertise in supplying large-scale equipment such as mowers and strimmers, as well as those providing essential services such as breakdown repairs, would be well suited to meet the council's requirements. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate financial strength and provide 24/7 support are encouraged to apply, making this a suitable contract for both large companies and SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the regional authority market.

## 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

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

The supply, breakdown and 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 the 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.. This Contract Notice is for the Creation of a DPS only. Any advertisements relating to the Lots mentioned will be advertised separately. To apply to be part of the DPS please go to Public Contract Scotland - Tender www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. Express an interest in Project 10588 and complete the pqq attached to the project.

Strimmer Hire and Service/Strimmer purchase

Supply, breakdown repair and service of the full compliment 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 of the 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 timescale 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.. This Contract Notice is for the Creation of a DPS only. Any advertisements relating to the Lots mentioned will be advertised separately. To apply to be part of the DPS please go to Public Contract Scotland - Tender www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. Express an interest in Project 10588 and complete the pqq attached to the project.

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326654 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | FAIRWAYS (GM; FRANK NICOL FARM & GARDEN MACHINERY; GAMMIES GROUNDCARE; GAP GROUP; MACGREGOR INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES; RANSOMES JACOBSEN; RAVENHILL; ROBERTSONS OF TAIN; SCOT JCB; THE DOUBLE A TRADING; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; YOUNG PLANT AND EQUIPMENT SALES |

## 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

- 31 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326654
- 8 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321567

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321567
  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=JUL326654
  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-r6ebe6-0000545962
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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