Tender

Rural Roadside Verge Maintenance

• Aberdeenshire Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-004963

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-029ad4

Published 11 March 2021, 3:40pm

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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Aberdeenshire Council

Woodhill House, Westburn Road

Aberdeen

AB16 5GB

Email

cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1467530600

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

I.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

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Rural Roadside Verge Maintenance

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 77314100 - Grassing services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes which vary in length from 380km to 580km approximately but typically average 440km. These measurements are intended for guidance only and should not be relied upon for pricing purposes.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £889,500

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Alford 1

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Alford 2

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period (or periods) of up to 24 months after the expiry of the term.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Banff 1

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract Implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Banff 2

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Fraserburgh 1

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Fraserburgh 2

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Turriff 1

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Turriff 2

Lot No

8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Mintlaw 1

Lot No

9

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Mintlaw 2

Lot No

10

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Ellon 2

Lot No

12

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Huntly 1

Lot No

13

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Huntly 2

Lot No

14

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Garioch 1

Lot No

15

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Garioch 2

Lot No

16

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Ballater 1

Lot No

17

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Banchory 1

Lot No

18

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Stonehaven 1

Lot No

19

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Stonehaven 2

Lot No

20

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Ellon 1

Lot No

11

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Stonehaven 3

Lot No

21

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council is seeking tenders for grass cutting on public road verges throughout Aberdeenshire. The area has been divided into 21 separate routes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Contract implementation / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Plan for Equipment Failure / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion - Name: Complaints Procedures / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

II.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

Contracts will be let for an initial period of three years with a further option of extension up to a period of 24 months subject to satisfactory completion and annual review.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Prices shall be submitted per route along with a separate hourly rate price for any additional works which the Council is not guaranteed to accept – no hourly rate will be accepted at 20% more than the median hourly rate tendered by all bidders.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

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Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Question 4A.1 - Bidder is required to provide a certificate from the registrar of companies stating that he is certified as incorporated or registered or, where he is not so certified, a certificate stating that the person concerned has declared on oath that he is engaged in the profession in a specific place under a given business name

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

Question 4B.5.1 - It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated:

Question 4B.6 - The Authority will use the independent credit scoring organisation, Creditsafe, to check the financial status of the Bidders and may involve further detailed financial checking/assessment.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Question 4B.5.1

Employers Liability Insurance minimum of GBP5m

Public Liability Insurance minimum of GBP5m

Motor Vehicle Insurance for all vehicles used to provide the Services

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

Operators shall hold the LANTRA certification for operating side-arm flail mowers.

All operators must be aware of, and comply with, the requirements for the signing of temporary road works from the Road Traffic Act.

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

The successful Tenderer shall ensure efficient and effective management and administration of the Service on behalf of the Council. Tenderers must supply weekly written progress reports on the approved forms.

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

13 April 2021

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.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)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

13 April 2021

Local time

12:00pm

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.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=647180.

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.

(SC Ref:647180)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court Building

Aberdeen

Country

United Kingdom