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title: "Rural Roadside Verge Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647180"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Rural Roadside Verge Maintenance

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647180

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Rural Roadside Verge Maintenance." This initiative falls under the general public services category and encompasses the maintenance of grass-cutting along public road verges across Aberdeenshire. Each of the 21 designated routes varies in length, typically averaging 440km. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aiming for submissions to be completed electronically before the deadline of 13 April 2021. The buying organisation operates from Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the landscaping and maintenance industry, particularly those with the capacity to handle large-scale contracts involving public services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in grass cutting and related services are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the extensive nature of the work involved and the potential for contract renewals — which could extend to an additional 24 months based on satisfactory performance — companies that demonstrate strong management and operational capabilities may find this procurement advantageous for growth and sustainability.

## Notice

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes which vary in length from 380km to 580km approximately but typically average 440km. These measurements are intended for guidance only and should not be relied upon for pricing purposes.

### Lot Information

Alford 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Alford 2

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period (or periods) of up to 24 months after the expiry of the term.

Banff 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Banff 2

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Fraserburgh 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Fraserburgh 2

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Turriff 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Turriff 2

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Mintlaw 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Mintlaw 2

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Ellon 2

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Huntly 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Huntly 2

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Garioch 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Garioch 2

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Ballater 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Banchory 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Stonehaven 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Stonehaven 2

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Ellon 1

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

Stonehaven 3

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

Options: Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept - no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

Renewal: Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422041 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £889,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £829,020 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | A HENDERSON; GJ SERVICES; JAMES A MCDONALD; K&F THOMSON; R & L LAMB; THE FIRM OF ALEXANDER INGRAM; W & P MILNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 77314100 - Grassing services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422041
- 11 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409284

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409284&idx=1
  11th March 2021 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409284&idx=2
  11th March 2021 - Appendix 1 Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409284&idx=3
  11th March 2021 - Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409284&idx=4
  11th March 2021 - Appendix 3 Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409284&idx=5
  11th March 2021 - Appendix 4 Standard Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409284&idx=6
  11th March 2021 - Appendix 5 Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409284&idx=7
  11th March 2021 - Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409284
  Rural Roadside Verge Maintenance - The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes which vary in length from 380km to 580km approximately but typically average 440km. These measurements are intended for guidance only and should not be relied upon for pricing purposes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422041
  Rural Roadside Verge Maintenance - The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes which vary in length from 380km to 580km approximately but typically average 440km. These measurements are intended for guidance only and should not be relied upon for pricing purposes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647180

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