--- title: "Grass Verge Cutting Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688742" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688742" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688742.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688742.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-10" --- # Grass Verge Cutting Services Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688742 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688742) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688742.json) ## Summary The East Lothian Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process for "Grass Verge Cutting Services" aimed at providing these services across East Lothian. The tender, which is classified under the services category within general public services, was officially initiated on 31 March 2022 and had a submission deadline of 2 May 2022. The awarded contract is valued at £135,000 and has an initial duration of 12 months, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and agricultural services. Businesses that can demonstrate financial stability, relevant insurance cover, and a commitment to community engagement—such as offering training or work experience opportunities—are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging with local authorities like East Lothian Council not only aids in business growth but also fosters community connections through the delivery of invaluable public services. ## Notice Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian Council intends to appoint a supplier to provide grass verge cutting services within East Lothian.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 or 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Initial duration of contract is 12 months with option to extend by a further two twelve month periods. Renewal: The contract may be extended by East Lothian council for a further 2 periods of 1 year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450981 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 10 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 May 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The procurement will be re-tendered following expiry of this contract in 12, 24 or 36 months. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £135,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JAMES TAIT AND SON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 45233229 - Verge maintenance work - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77314100 - Grassing services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450981 - 31 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444920 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=12 7th April 2022 - Appendix 1a Contractors offer page - word format - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=11 5th April 2022 - Appendix 1b Conditions of Contract Rev 2. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=10 31st March 2022 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=1 31st March 2022 - Contract Data - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=2 31st March 2022 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=3 31st March 2022 - Work Site Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=4 31st March 2022 - Preamble to price list - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=5 31st March 2022 - Special Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=6 31st March 2022 - Appendices - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=7 31st March 2022 - Financial Health Evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=8 31st March 2022 - Price List - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444920&idx=9 31st March 2022 - Community Benefits - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444920 Grass Verge Cutting Services - Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450981 Grass Verge Cutting Services - Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688742 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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