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title: "PS/21/63 Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2022-2026)"
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# PS/21/63 Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2022-2026)

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000706426

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council has awarded the Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement to multiple suppliers for various lots, including contracts for gritting, snow clearing, winter treatment services in specific areas, and on-call winter service treatment. The agreement aims to provide support during adverse winter weather conditions and involves multiple SME suppliers. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the award already completed on 25th November 2022.

This tender creates business growth opportunities for contractors providing winter maintenance services, especially those capable of providing lone working services and competitive pricing. The procurement stages involved planning, tendering, and awarding of contracts. The location for service delivery includes East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire, with specific areas like Kilmarnock Town Centre. The main procurement category was services, and the process included submission via electronic means. The Council's initiative opens doors for SMEs to participate in providing critical winter service treatments to the community.

## Notice

The Council require establish a Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement for the provision of Contractors assistance during periods of adverse winter weather when all internal resource has been exhausted. The Framework will consist of 3 Lots: -Lot 1 for Gritting and Snow Clearing Operations on East and South Ayrshire Roads & Footways; -Lot 2 for the Supply of Winter Treatment Services on Kilmarnock Town Centre Priority Footways; and -Lot 3 for On Call Winter Service Treatment on Priority Carriageway Routes.

### Lot Information

Gritting and Snow Clearing Operations on East and South Ayrshire Roads & Footways

Lot 1 will consist of Contractors/farmers etc (Service Providers) along with appropriate vehicles, plant and equipment which could be made available during periods of adverse winter weather to assist with winter maintenance operations on Public Roads and other Council locations on an as required basis. It is envisaged there will be around 10 contractors appointed to this lot. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.

Options: Additional purchases may include any related winter maintenance products or services.

Renewal: Framework duration is one year with the option to extend annually for a further 3 years at the discretion of Ayrshire Roads Alliance (EAC)

Supply of Winter Treatment Services on Kilmarnock Town Centre Priority Footways

Lot 2 will consist of a single Contractor, who shall provide a winter footway treatment service using liquid de-icer products on designated priority footways located within the Kilmarnock Town Centre. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.

Options: Any additional items or services related to Winter Maintenance

Renewal: The term of the Framework will initially be for one year with three annual one year extension option, at the sole discretion of the Council.

On Call Winter Service Treatment on Priority Carriageway Routes.

Lot 3 will consist of Contractors/farmers etc (Service Providers) along with appropriate vehicles, plant or equipment that will be on call for allocated specific routes with 24/7 availability over a 26 week period. It is envisaged there will be around 6 contractors appointed to this lot. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.

Options: Any product / service relating to Winter Maintenance

Renewal: The term of the Framework will initially be for one year with three annual one year extension option, 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=NOV465255 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,240,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CAPPERS GROUP; HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP LTD T/A MACASPHALT; J & W MCNAE; JOHN MCGEADY; MICHAEL J WOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 14410000 - Rock salt
- 14450000 - Salt in brine
- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles
- 34144420 - Salt spreaders
- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles
- 34927100 - Road salt
- 37411000 - Winter equipments
- 43313100 - Snowploughs
- 44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465255
- 9 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458702

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458702
  PS/21/63 Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2022-2026) - The Council require establish a Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement for the provision of Contractors assistance during periods of adverse winter weather when all internal resource has been exhausted. The Framework will consist of 3 Lots: -Lot 1 for Gritting and Snow Clearing Operations on East and South Ayrshire Roads & Footways; -Lot 2 for the Supply of Winter Treatment Services on Kilmarnock Town Centre Priority Footways; and -Lot 3 for On Call Winter Service Treatment on Priority Carriageway Routes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465255
  PS/21/63 Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2022-2026) - The Council require establish a Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement for the provision of Contractors assistance during periods of adverse winter weather when all internal resource has been exhausted. The Framework will consist of 3 Lots: -Lot 1 for Gritting and Snow Clearing Operations on East and South Ayrshire Roads & Footways; -Lot 2 for the Supply of Winter Treatment Services on Kilmarnock Town Centre Priority Footways; and -Lot 3 for On Call Winter Service Treatment on Priority Carriageway Routes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000706426
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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