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title: "Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621940"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2020-11-05"
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# Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621940

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council is undertaking the Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement to secure essential services for winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having completed the Tender phase. Key dates include the submission deadline, which was on 4th September 2020, with the awards being made shortly thereafter for services related to emergency response, planned treatments on priority routes, and assistance with snow clearing operations. The procurement method for this framework was open, allowing participation from various suppliers, with its main focus on the services industry.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in road maintenance and snow clearing. Companies with relevant qualifications, such as those holding Class C licences and possessing the necessary equipment for winter service treatments, would be well-suited to participate. The framework's structure may allow for long-term engagements, making it attractive for businesses capable of providing consistent quality service and responding quickly to council requests for assistance during peak winter conditions.

## Notice

Award of Framework Agreement for assistance in the delivery of winter maintenance throughout the Scottish Borders.

### Lot Information

Assistance for Snow Clearing Operations within Roads & Footways and other Council locations

This Lot consists of several contractors who will have the be availability to assist with snow clearing. Winter Maintenance will be on a call off basis, and be available to provide the service at short notice.. This is an award notice.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a maximum period of 48 months. The initial period of the Framework will be for 24 months from the starting date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any periods of extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council.

Emergency Response/Reactive Treatments

This Lot consists of contractor(s)making themselves available to respond to carry out a reactive treatment to the Council's roads network and will operate on a stand - by basis. Driver & Vehicle and Driver only.. This is an award notice.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a maximum period of 48 months. The initial period of the Framework will be for 24 months from the starting date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any periods of extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council.

Provision of Planned Winter Service Treatments on Priority Carriageway Routes (am/pm)

This Lot consists of contractor(s)undertaking a designated route/multiple routes from specific Roads Depots. Driver & Vehicle and Driver only.. This is an award notice.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a maximum period of 48 months. The initial period of the Framework will be for 24 months from the starting date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any periods of extension will be at the sole 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=NOV399157 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BORDERS MACHINERY RING; IRVINE PLANT; NWH GROUP; PEARSONS OF DUNS; SPORTSMASTERS; ST BOSWELLS MOWERS; SWANS MINICOACH HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 43313100 - Snowploughs
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399157
- 30 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391614

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391614
  Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement - Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399157
  Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement - Award of Framework Agreement for assistance in the delivery of winter maintenance throughout the Scottish Borders.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621940
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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