--- title: "Scottish Water Ad-hoc Grounds Maintenance Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000589184" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589184" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000589184.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000589184.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH WATER" published: "2019-07-03" --- # Scottish Water Ad-hoc Grounds Maintenance Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000589184 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589184) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000589184.json) ## Summary Scottish Water is inviting bids for the "Scottish Water Ad-hoc Grounds Maintenance Framework," aimed at providing ground maintenance services across Scottish Water sites throughout Scotland. This selective tender process, classified under the services category, is currently active and will conclude on 19th July 2019. Interested businesses must submit their proposals electronically by this deadline. The framework agreement has a total anticipated contract value between £300,000 and £500,000, with the possibility of extension beyond the initial duration of 720 days, including options to renew up to three times for 24 months each. This procurement presents significant opportunities for landscaping and grounds maintenance businesses, particularly those with experience working on multiple sites and managing tasks with minimal direct supervision. Companies specialising in fencing repairs, land restoration, seasonal maintenance, and arboricultural services would be particularly well-suited to participate. The competitive nature of this tender ensures that businesses meeting the mandatory experience criteria, and demonstrating financial capability, can establish long-term relationships with a reputable public utility, thereby enhancing their growth potential in the industry. ## Notice Framework Agreement for provision of ad-hoc grounds maintenance services on Scottish Water sites throughout Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Water is seeking suppliers for provision of ad-hoc grounds maintenance services throughout mainland Scotland on a framework agreement. The services required are: - Repair and replacement of fencing. - Reinstatment of private roads. - Reinstatement of agricultural land. - Reinstatment of residential and public land. - Grounds clearance including hand-weeding at Scottish Water service resevoir sites. - Arboricultural / Tree surgey services. - Land drainage. - Reactive winter grounds maintenance services. Bids are sought for each of the services combined with post code regions serviced by the supplier. The procurement will encompass a Pre-Qualification (PQQ) and ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) stage. Only bids that have passed the Pre-Qualification stage will be evaluated in the ITN stage. Total forecasted annual expenditure on the framework is estimated to be between 300,000 GBP and 500,000 GBP. There is no guarantee or estimate relating to expenditure with any individual framework supplier. Renewal: Three options to extend the framework agreement term by up to 24-months. i.e. total term (including extensions) is eight years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359252 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The Framework Agreement will be re-tendered in 2026 unless another procurment strategy is developed for these requirements at that time. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH WATER | | Locality | CUMBERNAULD ROAD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | STEPPS,GLAS GOW | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359252 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359252 Scottish Water Ad-hoc Grounds Maintenance Framework - Framework Agreement for provision of ad-hoc grounds maintenance services on Scottish Water sites throughout Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scottishwater.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589184 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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