Future opportunity

Fusion21 Grounds Maintenance Framework - Market Engagement Opportunity

  • Fusion21 Members Consortium

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-000233

Published 5 January 2022, 4:15pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Fusion21 Members Consortium

Fusion21, Unit 2 Puma Court, Kings Business Park

Prescot

L34 1PJ

Contact

Beverley Willis

Email

info@fusion21.co.uk

Telephone

+44 8453082321

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.fusion21.co.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.fusion21.co.uk

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

A consortium of organisations governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Fusion21 Grounds Maintenance Framework - Market Engagement Opportunity

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Fusion21 is looking to renew their current Grounds Maintenance Framework which expires in June 2022 and thereafter launch a new Grounds Maintenance Framework. It is expected that the new framework shall be split into Lots, the scope of which is to be defined at a later stage.

This PIN Notice is being used to engage with the market to support Fusion21 in shaping the new framework, ensuring it is fit for the marketplace over the next 4 years.

Fusion21 have created a short survey questionnaire for suppliers to complete as part of this market engagement piece and we appreciate your time in taking part in this stage of the process.

The questionnaire can be accessed via the link below:

https://www.fusion21.co.uk/grounds-maintenance-framework-survey

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £85,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
  • 45112700 - Landscaping work
  • 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services
  • 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
  • 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks
  • 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
  • 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
  • 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
  • 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work
  • 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
  • 45212213 - Sport markings works
  • 45236119 - Repair work on sports fields
  • 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
  • 77330000 - Floral-display services
  • 77314100 - Grassing services
  • 39293300 - Artificial grass
  • 37535200 - Playground equipment
  • 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
  • 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
  • 90511300 - Litter collection services
  • 37412000 - Water-sports equipment
  • 37415000 - Athletics equipment
  • 37416000 - Leisure equipment
  • 37420000 - Gymnasium equipment
  • 37440000 - Fitness equipments
  • 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment
  • 37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment
  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment
  • 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
  • 45233293 - Installation of street furniture

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The potential scope for this framework includes (Please note that this list is not exhaustive and following the market engagement procedure this may be subject to change):

•Hedge cutting & maintenance •Grass cutting & mowing / Lawn care •Removal of trees, shrubs or hedges •Leaf blowing & clearing •Shrub/perennial/plant bed maintenance •Weed control •Litter picking •Street cleaning •Gritting and snow clearance / winter maintenance •Arboriculture work •Invasive weeds removal •Water feature maintenance •Landscaping •Fencing •Public furniture maintenance (fittings / fixing – benches / bins / signs) •Car park and line marking •Maintenance of Playground / Outdoor Equipment •Installation of Playground / Outdoor Equipment •Maintenance of synthetic / non-synthetic Sports pitches including Multi Use Game Areas •Installation of synthetic / non-synthetic Sports pitches including Multi Use Game Areas •Geographical Information Systems

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

28 February 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The Fusion21 Members Consortium is an association formed by bodies governed by public law. A copy of the Terms of Membership and a list of Members are available on our website (see section I.1).

Fusion21 is looking to renew their current Grounds Maintenance Framework which expires in June 2022 and launch a new Grounds Maintenance Framework. The potential scope for this framework includes: (Please note that this list is not exhaustive and following the market engagement procedure this may be subject to change.)

•Hedge cutting & maintenance

•Grass cutting & mowing / Lawn care

•Removal of trees, shrubs or hedges

•Leaf blowing & clearing

•Shrub/perennial/plant bed maintenance;

•Weed control;

•Litter picking;

•Street cleaning

•Gritting and snow clearance / winter maintenance

•Arboriculture work;

•Invasive weeds removal;

•Water feature maintenance;

•Landscaping;

•Fencing;

•Public furniture maintenance (fittings / fixing – benches / bins / signs)

•Car park and line marking

•Maintenance of Playground / Outdoor Equipment

•Installation of Playground / Outdoor Equipment

•Maintenance of synthetic / non-synthetic Sports pitches including Multi Use Game Areas

•Installation of synthetic / non-synthetic Sports pitches including Multi Use Game Areas

•Geographical Information Systems

Fusion21 is looking to engage with suppliers that can deliver the nature of services/works outlined as above. The framework is expected to be split into various Lots and the final lot structure within the contract notice will include a more detailed scope of works for each specific Lot. The purpose of this exercise is to engage with the market so that suppliers have the opportunity to assist in shaping the Framework in a way that reflects what the market can deliver for Fusion21 Members. The scope of works outlined in this PIN Notice is not a firm commitment and is subject to change.

This PIN Notice is being used to engage with the market to support Fusion21 in shaping the new framework, ensuring it is fit for the marketplace over the next 4 years.

Fusion21 have created a short survey questionnaire for suppliers to complete as part of this market engagement piece and we appreciate your time in taking part in this stage of the process.

The questionnaire can be accessed via the link below:

https://www.fusion21.co.uk/grounds-maintenance-framework-survey

To view this notice, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=652342202

GO Reference: GO-202215-PRO-19469911