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title: "Framework Agreement for Ground Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000612770"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2020-07-01"
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# Framework Agreement for Ground Maintenance Services

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000612770

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Falkirk Council, which is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Ground Maintenance Services within its operational area. This open tender process covers various sectors under the general public services industry category. The procurement period ended on 2 March 2020, and the awarded contracts are currently active. The services include Arboriculture Services, Grass Cutting for Rural Areas, and Herbicides Treatment, with significant financial values assigned to each contract. Notably, potential suppliers were required to demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with health and safety regulations.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscape maintenance, arboriculture, and herbicides services. Businesses with experience in delivering similar services, particularly those accustomed to complying with regulatory standards, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this framework agreement could significantly enhance business growth through ongoing and varied service contracts within the Falkirk Council area, fostering a relationship with a key local authority.

## Notice

Framework agreement award for the provision of a Ground Maintenance Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations.

### Lot Information

Arboriculture Services

Provision of Arboriculture Services within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The work will consist of a variety of different operations carried out on tagged trees. Details of the tree numbers and work required will be provided, along with plans showing locations of the numbered trees. There may also be a requirement to carry out works on untagged, non-surveyed trees. In this situation maps, descriptions of works, manual tree marking and site visits will provide information on the contracted operations to be completed. All operations should comply with British Standard BS 3998:2010 and with current industry best practice. Tree work should be effectively organized and conducted to minimize any adverse effects on the trees, the site and their surroundings.. 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.

Herbicides Treatment

Provision of a Herbicides Treatment Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The Contractors shall comply with the Health & Safety Regulations & Requirements as detailed within the compliance schedule (Document 1 (c)), and all current codes of practice when using herbicides. Any of the Contractor's operatives who apply herbicides must have a recognised certificate of competence issued as laid down by the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986.. 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.

Grass Cutting for Rural Area

Provision of Grass Cutting Services within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. Rural highway verges with an approximate total length of 525 km are to be cut to prevent the obstruction of sightlines, signage, prevent the establishment of self set trees, inhibit the growth of weeds and prevent vegetation encroaching onto footpaths and roads. Verges are located within the boundary of Falkirk Council and shown on the Ground Maintenance Service maps, numbered 1 to 23. These maps are located within the separately attached folder, (DEV 141 20 Ground Maintenance Service Maps - Lot 2 - Rural Verge Cutting Maps). Flood prevention channels and burns with an approximate total length of 9 km are to be cut the full width of the banking using a 7 Mtr long reach side arm flail to prevent the establishment of self set trees, inhibit the growth of weeds and prevent vegetation encroaching and narrowing the watercourse and blocking grills. Burns are located within the boundary of Falkirk Council and shown on the Ground Maintenance Service maps, numbered 24 to 45. These maps are located within the separately attached folder, (DEV 141 20 Ground Maintenance Service Maps - Lot 2 - Rural Verge Cutting Maps). The contract requires up to two complete cycles of cutting to be completed between April and October each year and each cycle to completed in no more than 6 weeks. The start date for each cycle to be provided by Falkirk Council's designated Officer.. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389572 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: February 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £420,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AYRSHIRE TREE SURGEONS; COMPLETE WEED CONTROL; GEORGE STEEL CONTRACT SERVICES; LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY SERVICES SCOTLAND; TAYLOR TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees
- 24453000 - Herbicides
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389572
- 31 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379211

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379211
  Framework Agreement for Ground Maintenance Services - Falkirk Council wishes to undertake a tendering process to enter into a framework agreement with suitably experienced contractors for the provision of a Ground Maintenance Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389572
  Framework Agreement for Ground Maintenance Services - Framework agreement award for the provision of a Ground Maintenance Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612770

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