Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd
95 McDonald Road
Edinburgh
EH7 4NS
Contact
Central Procurement Team
Telephone
+44 1315577453
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12742
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Open Space Maintenance
Reference number
CR-H0397
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The works will consist of the Open Space Maintenance to all open space areas in accordance with the maintenance schedule of grassed areas, rough grassed areas, shrub beds, isolated trees and woodland in accordance with the maintenance schedule (Priced Section). The cutting period will be from April to October annually for each year and the winter maintenance from November to March. Generally, within the six geographical lots of the framework (Scotland wide) but may include any other geographical areas in future after new build developments.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
3
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
As set out in the ITT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North West
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various developments throughout the North West of Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Space Maintenance
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Appointments to the Framework shall be awarded on the basis of 2 year initially with an option to extend annually for up to 2 further years, to a maximum of 4 years.
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.2.14) Additional information
As per uploaded documentation
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North East
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various developments throughout the North East of Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Space Maintenance
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Appointments to the Framework shall be awarded on the basis of 2 year initially with an option to extend annually for up to 2 further years, to a maximum of 4 years.
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.2.14) Additional information
As per uploaded documentation
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
East
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various developments throughout the East of Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Space Maintenance
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Appointments to the Framework shall be awarded on the basis of 2 year initially with an option to extend annually for up to 2 further years, to a maximum of 4 years.
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.2.14) Additional information
As per uploaded documentation
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
West
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various developments throughout the West of Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Space Maintenance
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Appointments to the Framework shall be awarded on the basis of 2 year initially with an option to extend annually for up to 2 further years, to a maximum of 4 years.
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.2.14) Additional information
As per uploaded documentation
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Central
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various developments throughout the Central Belt of Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Space Maintenance
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Appointments to the Framework shall be awarded on the basis of 2 year initially with an option to extend annually for up to 2 further years, to a maximum of 4 years.
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.2.14) Additional information
As per uploaded documentation
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Central East
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various developments throughout the Central Belt East of Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Space Maintenance
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Appointments to the Framework shall be awarded on the basis of 2 year initially with an option to extend annually for up to 2 further years, to a maximum of 4 years.
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.2.14) Additional information
As per uploaded documentation
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
All as per ITT and uploaded documents
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.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
All as per ITT and uploaded documents
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per contract documentation and KPIs
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
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
Originally published as:
Date
20 February 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
22 February 2023
Local time
5:00pm
See the change notice.
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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 February 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: All as per ITT and uploaded documents
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
As per uploaded ITT, Contract Documentation and associated documents in the Tender Pack
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=719869.
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.
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:
All as per ITT and uploaded documents
(SC Ref:719869)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court / Sheriff Court House
27 Chamber Street
EDINBURGH
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom