Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Angus Council
Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park
Forfar
DD8 1AN
Contact
Fraser McCormack
Telephone
+44 3452777778
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236
one.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
Telephone
+44 1738475000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance
Reference number
AC/24/087/INF
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Angus Council on behalf of the Purchasers is currently inviting tenders, from suitably experienced contractors to carry out Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance.
Angus Council and Perth & Kinross Council are responsible for maintaining the safety and appearance of rural road verges across their respective regions. This contract will support the councils in delivering essential verge maintenance services to ensure road safety and compliance with statutory requirements.
The successful contractor(s) will be required to provide high-quality services that meet legal standards, while ensuring the safety of road users and minimising environmental impact.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £980,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Kinross Area
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Kinross.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Auchterarder Area
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Auchterarder
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Crieff Area
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Crieff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Highland North
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Highland North.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Blairgowrie, Burelton to A9
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Blairgowrie, Burelton to A9.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Lower Carse
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Lower Carse.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Highland South
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Highland South.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Brechin Area
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Brechin.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Carnoustie Area
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Carnoustie.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Kirriemuir Area
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Kirriemuir.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Arbroath Area
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Arbroath.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Montrose Area
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Montrose.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Detailed criteria available in the Invitation to Tender / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year optional extension period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 February 2025
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 5 June 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
7 February 2025
Local time
8:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: March 2028
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=786884.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The contractor is encouraged to deliver community benefits as part of this contract. These may include: offering services at no extra cost, offering training opportunities, providing educational sessions to local schools or groups, etc.
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Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=786884
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dundee Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace
Sherriff Court House, 6 West Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9AD
Telephone
+44 1382229961
Country
United Kingdom