Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Historic Environment Scotland
Longmore House, Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
Contact
Fiona Fretwell
Telephone
+44 1316688866
Fax
+44 1316688877
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://historicenvironment.scot
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Built Environment, Conservation and Tourism
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Ground Maintenance Services at Properties in Care - Stirling Region
Reference number
HES/C/4230
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The general types of grounds maintenance that HES shall require is likely to include the following elements:
the mowing of all lawns, semi-coarse grasslands, slopes, ramparts
trimming of all lawn edges
strimming around the bases of walls, trees and signs
the application of approved herbicides as and when specified
weed control of all footpaths, car park, road gutters and gravel areas
gardening duties are to be carried out on landscaped areas and will include the weeding, forking, pruning and the application of fertilisers as specified in the contract documentation
leave and branch clearing duties may also be required.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £29,646.26 / Highest offer: £55,738.71 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for Stirling Castle and surrounding areas during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required. The general types of grounds maintenance that HES shall require is likely to include the following elements:
the mowing of all lawns, semi-coarse grasslands, slopes, ramparts
trimming of all lawn edges
strimming around the bases of walls, trees and signs
the application of approved herbicides as and when specified
weed control of all footpaths, car park, road gutters and gravel areas
gardening duties are to be carried out on landscaped areas and will include the weeding, forking, pruning and the application of fertilisers as specified in the contract documentation
leave and branch clearing duties may also be required.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-030391
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HES/C/4230
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 January 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nurture Landscapes
Glasgow Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 6AG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £29,646.26 / Highest offer: £55,738.71 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Suppliers must identify any clauses from the terms and conditions that may cause an issue when submitting your tender response. HES will not negotiate at contract award or post contract award.
(SC Ref:754510)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom