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title: "Winter Maintenance Assistance Service Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771956"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-13"
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# Winter Maintenance Assistance Service Framework Agreement

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771956

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has finalised the Winter Maintenance Assistance Service Framework Agreement, awarding contracts to various suppliers for the provision of essential winter maintenance services. This procurement falls under the services industry category and encompasses several lots covering distinct tasks such as planned treatments on priority footway and carriageway routes, snow clearance on depot routes, and miscellaneous winter activities at council locations. The framework agreement is planned to commence from October 2024, spanning an estimated total value of £4.5 million, with individual contracts signed as of 14th October 2024. This process, procured through an open procedure, involved multiple small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) including Swans minicoach hire, Borders Machinery Ring, Irvine Plant Ltd, Ian Hunter T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS, Pearsons of Duns, and NWH Group Ltd, servicing regions within the Scottish Borders (UKM91) and Edinburgh (UKM73).

This framework creates extensive business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the region. Suppliers with expertise in winter maintenance services such as gritting, snow clearance, and other related activities will find this tender suitable. The focus on quality and competitive pricing, with criteria assessments of 30% quality and 70% price, ensures a balanced evaluation for businesses emphasizing both efficient service delivery and cost-effectiveness. The initial contract duration of two years, with options for up to two one-year renewals, provides a stable, long-term engagement. Moreover, community benefits are also expected when collective spend with a contractor exceeds £50,000, mandating contributions to local community initiatives, thereby promoting both economic and social benefits within the Scottish Borders.

## Notice

Scottish Borders Council is seeking third party contractors to provide winter maintenance assistance to cover legislative requirements during winter periods should there be insufficient in-house capacity.

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - Provision of Planned Winter Service Treatments on Priority Carriageway Routes (am/pm)

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2024.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2-years with the option to extend by 1-year with a further option to extend for 1-year extension taking the Framework to a maximum of 4 years.

Lot 3 - Assistance with Snow clearance on depot routes in conjunction with council vehicles (Snow Plan)

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2024.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2-years with the option to extend by 1-year with a further option to extend for 1-year extension taking the Framework to a maximum of 4 years.

Lot 4 - Assistance with Miscellaneous Winter Related Activities on Roads & Footways and other Council locations

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2024.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2-years with the option to extend by 1-year with a further option to extend for 1-year extension taking the Framework to a maximum of 4 years.

Lot 5 - Provision of planned winter Treatments at Jedburgh Campus

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2024.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2-years with the option to extend by 1-year with a further option to extend for 1-year extension taking the Framework to a maximum of 4 years.

Lot 1 - Planned Treatments on Priority Footway Routes

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2024.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2-years with the option to extend by 1-year with a further option to extend for 1-year extension taking the Framework to a maximum of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518263 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Summer 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | BORDERS MACHINERY RING; IAN HUNTER T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS; IRVINE PLANT; NWH GROUP; PEARSONS OF DUNS; SWANS MINICOACH HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518263
- 23 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512725
- 22 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510376

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=19
  23rd August 2024 - Winter Primary Gritting Route Length's
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=14
  22nd July 2024 - SPD Scotland- Subcontractors- Suppliers Response (For completion if using subcontractors)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=15
  22nd July 2024 - Declaration of Non-involvement in Serious Organised Crime (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=16
  22nd July 2024 - Sustainable Procurement Charter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=17
  22nd July 2024 - Appendix C- Site Plan for Jedburgh Campus
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=18
  22nd July 2024 - Appendix A-First Priority footway gritting routes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=1
  22nd July 2024 - Forms, Certificates & Declarations (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=2
  22nd July 2024 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=3
  22nd July 2024 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=4
  22nd July 2024 - Special Terms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=5
  22nd July 2024 - Performance Management Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=6
  22nd July 2024 - Tender Information & Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=7
  22nd July 2024 - Community Benefit Delivery Plan (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=8
  22nd July 2024 - 4C.1.2 Technical Experience-Winter Assistance Service Framework Agreement (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=9
  22nd July 2024 - Bidder Relevant Contract Climate Change Plan (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=10
  22nd July 2024 - Bidders Response Technical Questions v1.1 (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=11
  22nd July 2024 - Fair Work First Including Real Living Wage Question v1.0 (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=12
  22nd July 2024 - Pricing Matrix (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510376&idx=13
  22nd July 2024 - Privacy Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510376
  Winter Maintenance Assistance Service Framework Agreement - Scottish Borders Council is seeking third party contractors to provide winter maintenance assistance to cover legislative requirements during winter periods should there be insufficient in-house capacity.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518263
  Winter Maintenance Assistance Service Framework Agreement - Scottish Borders Council is seeking third party contractors to provide winter maintenance assistance to cover legislative requirements during winter periods should there be insufficient in-house capacity.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771956
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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