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title: "Ground Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000760271"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-15"
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# Ground Maintenance Services

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000760271

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council has awarded a contract for Ground Maintenance Services through a framework agreement. This contract involves services related to tree care and grass cutting within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The procurement stage is completed, and the main procurement category is services. The buying organization is Falkirk Council, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The award has been made to multiple suppliers for different lots, such as Grass Cutting for Rural Area and Arboriculture Services.

This tender for Ground Maintenance Services can provide growth opportunities for businesses offering grounds maintenance, tree care, and related services. Companies specializing in landscaping, forestry, and horticulture would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender offers a chance to work within Falkirk Council's area of operations, providing essential maintenance services for urban and rural environments. Businesses with experience in managing green spaces, arboriculture, and herbicides treatment services may find this opportunity particularly suitable for expanding their operations and client base.

## 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 will 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

Grass Cutting for Rural Area

Provision of Grass Cutting Services within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. Rural highway verges 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 supplied Ground Maintenance Service maps, numbered 1 to 23 provided at the time of tender. Flood prevention channels and burns 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 provided at the time of tender. The contract requires up to two complete cycles of cutting to be completed between April 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

Herbicides Treatment

Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework agreement with suitably experienced contractors for the provision of a Herbicides Treatment Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The requirement will be for an initial full spray to be completed between the 1st May and 30th June annually over the term of the contract with an option of a second full spray between 1st August and 30th September annually at the discretion of the Authority. The Contractor is to allow in his price for treating all Urban Roads and Footpaths. The contractor(s) shall carry out the spraying programme in an efficient manner all in accordance with the current provisions detailed in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 2002 (COSHH) made under that Act, The Control of Pollution Act 1974, The Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 and The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (amended 1997), The Water Act 1989, The Environmental Protection Act 1990, made under the Act. Maps detailing the areas to be sprayed are located within the separately attached folder, (PS 259 24 - Lot 3 - Herbicide Area Maps).. 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=JUL509820 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | March 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AYRSHIRE TREE SURGEONS; GEORGE STEEL CONTRACT SERVICES; LANDSCAPE AND FORESTRY SERVICES SCOTLAND; TAYLOR TREES; TD TREE & LAND SERVICES; TIVOLI GROUP |

## 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

- 15 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509820
- 11 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500553

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=19
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 ITT - Ground Maintenance Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=18
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Lot 3 - Herbicide Area Maps
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=15
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Document 6 - Boundary Map of Falkirk Area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=16
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Document 7 - TUPE Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=17
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Lot 2 - Rural Verge Cutting Maps
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=11
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Document 2 Account Management Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=12
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Document 3 - Bidders Climate Change Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=13
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Document 4 - Framework Agreement (multi party)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=14
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Document 5 - SPD (Scotland) Standardised Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=3
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Appendix A3 - Pricing Schedule -Lot 3 Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=4
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Appendix B - Qualitative Criteria Assessment - All Lots
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=5
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Appendix C1 Certifications Summary - Lot 1 Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=6
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Appendix C2 Certifications Summary - Lot 2 Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=7
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Appendix C3 Certifications Summary - Lot 3 Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=8
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Document 1(a) Compliance Schedule - Lot 1 Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=9
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Document 1(b) Compliance Schedule - Lot 2 Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=10
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Document 1(c) Compliance Schedule - Lot 3 Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=1
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Appendix A1 - Pricing Schedule -Lot 1 Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500553&idx=2
  11th March 2024 - PS 259 24 Appendix A2 - Pricing Schedule -Lot 2 Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500553
  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. The framework consist of 3 Lots, to which up to a maximum of 5 Contractors may be appointed per lot. - Lot 1: Arboriculture Services, approximate framework term Lot Value 380 000 GBP (51%) - Lot 2: Grass Cutting for Rural Area, approximate framework term Lot Value 190 000 GBP (25%) - Lot 3: Herbicides Treatment, approximate framework term Lot Value 180 000 GBP (24%)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509820
  Ground Maintenance Services - Framework agreement award for the provision of a Ground Maintenance Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760271

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