- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Landscape Soft Works, Trees and Shrub Planting, including Forestry Planting
- Lot 2. Hard Works including Drainage, Surfacing, Special Surfaces, Walling and Fencing
- Lot 3. Earthworks and Work to Contaminated Land
- Lot 4. Installation of Street Furniture, Specialist Play and Sports Equipment
- Lot 5. Specialist Drainage Works and Sports Pitch Improvements
- Lot 6. Aftercare and Establishment Management
- Lot 7. Arboricultural Works
- Lot 8. The Management of Water Courses, Desilting and Aquatic Weed Control
- Lot 9. External Signage
- Lot 10. Supply of Trees, Plants and Shrubs
- Lot 11. Weed Control and Treatment
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Halton Borough Council
Kingsway House, Kingsway
Widnes
WA8 7EA
Contact
Miss Vicky Tiernan
Telephone
+44 1515118774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD7 - Merseyside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
Environmental Services Dynamic Purchasing System
Reference number
DN646264
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Halton Borough Council’s Environmental Division is responsible for over 950 hectares of publicly owned parks and open space.
The Environmental Division are responsible for the development, maintenance and promotion of the Borough’s green assets and infrastructure. The service procures a range of landscape and related services for both new capital works, including landscape/ / civil engineering projects and for ongoing management services, such as water course/drainage management and weed control.
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
Landscape Soft Works, Trees and Shrub Planting, including Forestry Planting
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03400000 - Forestry and logging products
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently the scope of works include: The supply and planting of a range of different types of plant material, from large scale structure planting to individual trees and ornamental planting in formal gardens and parks.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hard Works including Drainage, Surfacing, Special Surfaces, Walling and Fencing
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44113000 - Road-construction materials
- 44163112 - Drainage system
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently the score of works include: Construction of new and the refurbishment of existing playgrounds. General park, cemeteries and open space improvement works; including new/resurfacing of paths, railings, gates, walls, and installation of street furniture and lighting. Improvements to lakes and ponds including relining works, installation of platforms, walkways and edge reinstatement. The laying of safety surfaces and floor paint/marking systems for sports and school grounds.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Earthworks and Work to Contaminated Land
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently the scope of works include: Works to undertake earthworks and regrading of sites including embankments, conversion of former industrial sites to open space/parks end uses. Including completion of associated soft landscape works and planting.
Lot 3 will be divided in to two value bands:
Band A – Below £250,000
Band B – Above £250,000
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Installation of Street Furniture, Specialist Play and Sports Equipment
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently the scope of works include: Minor works packages to replace and install new play equipment and sports facilities such as; multi-use games courts and games areas. Including completion of associated landscape works.
Lot 4 will be divided in to two value bands:
Band A – Below £250,000
Band B – Above £250,000
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Drainage Works and Sports Pitch Improvements
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37451000 - Field sports equipment
- 44163110 - Drainage pipes
- 44163112 - Drainage system
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently the scope of works include: Improvements to existing grass and synthetic type sports fields, including renewal and installation of land drainage/surface water drainage systems.
Lot 5 will be divided in to two value bands:
Band A – Below £250,000
Band B – Above £250,000
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Aftercare and Establishment Management
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently the scope of works include: Comprises of establishment maintenance of existing soft landscape areas or newly completed planting schemes prior to handover, ranging from forestry/structure planting to ornamental planting.
Lot 6 will be divided in to two value bands:
Band A – Below £250,000
Band B – Above £250,000
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Arboricultural Works
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently the scope of works include:
All tree maintenance works such as felling and stump removal, including crown thinning and reduction to BS3998 or equivalent using mechanical lifts and aerial climbing techniques. Including working close to highways.
Lot 7 will be divided in to two value bands:
Band A – Below £250,000
Band B – Above £250,000
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
The Management of Water Courses, Desilting and Aquatic Weed Control
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently the scope of works include:
Regular management works to ensure proper functioning of streams, water courses and ponds including SuDS drainage systems; and including the management and control of aquatic vegetation and engineered apparatus such as hydro-brakes, penstocks and culvert flaps.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
External Signage
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34928470 - Signage
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, or supply and install of external signage, plinths or mounts
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply of Trees, Plants and Shrubs
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of a range of different types of plants, Trees and Shrubs
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Weed Control and Treatment
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently the scope of works include management works of:
Applications of the appropriate herbicide for the treatment of:
Japanese Knotweed
Hog Weed
Mares Tail/Horse Tail (Depitox)
General treatment
Applications of Glyphosate herbicide to areas of public highways, hard surfaced footpath networks and alleyways across the Borough – targeted approach to the treatment of weeds – areas
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS period can be amended (extended, shortened, terminated) subject to the notification on the relevant FTS standard form.
There is no specific minimum or maximum duration of a DPS.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The DPS may be used to publish further competitions for a programme financed by European Union Funds.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
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
20 February 2023
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service, Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom