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title: "Provision of Winter Maintenance (Gritting)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000591887"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Winter Maintenance (Gritting)

Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000591887

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## Summary

East Renfrewshire Council is currently managing a procurement process for the "Provision of Winter Maintenance (Gritting)" services. This initiative falls under the services category and aims to secure a contractor for the council's winter gritting operations to ensure safe access during adverse weather conditions. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 4th September 2019. The contract addresses two lots: Lot 1 focuses on maintenance for paths, pavements, and car parks, while Lot 2 pertains to public roads. The project's total value is estimated at £600,000, with an open procurement method applied for this tender. 

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in winter maintenance services or landscaping operations. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms with experience in delivering similar contracts will find themselves well-suited to compete. The contracts are structured to allow bidders to demonstrate methodology, approach, and previous experience as key criteria for selection, thus providing a platform for showcasing past success in related projects. Businesses that can fulfil the requirements outlined, including maintaining necessary insurances, will be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity and potentially secure a long-term contract with East Renfrewshire Council.

## Notice

East Renfrewshire Council is looking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to a measured term contract for the council's winter gritting operations. Lot 1 of this contract is for the provision of Winter Maintenance Services to implement a gritting regime that will allow safe access and egress to Council properties during periods of winter weather at or below zero degrees centigrade. Lot 2 of this contract is for the provision of Winter maintenance plant, equipment and drivers/operators to enable East Renfrewshire Council to fulfil its statutory duties and comply with its Winter Maintenance Policy and Procedures in respect of its adopted road network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Paths/Pavements/Car Parks in Council Buildings

This contract is for the provision of Winter Maintenance Services to implement a gritting regime that will allow safe access and egress to Council properties during periods of winter weather at or below zero degrees centigrade.

Renewal: This framework has the option to extend a further 2 x 12 months at the Council's discretion.

Lot 2 - Public Roads within East Renfrewshire Area

This contract is for the provision of Winter maintenance plant, equipment and drivers/operators to enable East Renfrewshire Council to fulfil its statutory duties and comply with its Winter Maintenance Policy and Procedures in respect of its adopted road network.

Renewal: This framework has the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period at the discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372158 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If option to extend is taken up, the next notice likely to be published will be in July 2023. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £370,411 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GIFFNOCK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G46 6UG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | East Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank |
| Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MITIE LANDSCAPES; WILLIAM LAMBIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372158
- 5 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362398

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362398
  Provision of Winter Maintenance (Gritting) - East Renfrewshire Council is looking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to a measured term contract for the council's winter gritting operations. Lot 1 of this contract is for the provision of Winter Maintenance Services to implement a gritting regime that will allow safe access and egress to Council properties during periods of winter weather at or below zero degrees centigrade. Lot 2 of this contract is for the provision of Winter maintenance plant, equipment and drivers/operators to enable East Renfrewshire Council to fulfil its statutory duties and comply with its Winter Maintenance Policy and Procedures in respect of its adopted road network.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372158
  Provision of Winter Maintenance (Gritting) - East Renfrewshire Council is looking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to a measured term contract for the council's winter gritting operations. Lot 1 of this contract is for the provision of Winter Maintenance Services to implement a gritting regime that will allow safe access and egress to Council properties during periods of winter weather at or below zero degrees centigrade. Lot 2 of this contract is for the provision of Winter maintenance plant, equipment and drivers/operators to enable East Renfrewshire Council to fulfil its statutory duties and comply with its Winter Maintenance Policy and Procedures in respect of its adopted road network.

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