Tender

Tendr ar gyfer Cynnal a Chadw Ymylon Priffyrdd Gwledig (Torri Gwair). Tender for the Maintenance of the Rural Highways Verge (Grass Cutting)

  • Cyngor Gwynedd

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-019756

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05ef6b (view related notices)

Published 5 March 2026, 9:49am



Scope

Reference

ITT121581

Description

Mae'r Cleient (Cyngor Gwynedd) yn dymuno caffael Gontractwyr i ymgymryd â'r Cytundeb o gynnal a chadw Gwasanaeth Cynnal a Chadw Ymylon Priffyrdd Gwledig.

Mae gan y Cleient gyfrifoldeb am sicrhau bod y Gwasanaeth Cynnal a Chadw Ymylon Priffyrdd Gwledig o safon uchel a bydd yn dymuno bodloni ei hun bod y gwasanaeth dan cytundeb i'w ddarparu yn cydymffurfio â'r holl ofynion statudol sydd, neu a fyddai fel arall wedi bod, yn orfodol i'r Cleient, Asiant Cleient neu weithwyr.

At ddibenion y Cytundeb mae'r Cleient wedi rhannu Ardaloedd Daearyddol Gwynedd yn dair ardal fel a ganlyn:-

ARFON (sydd wedi'i is-rannu'n 3 DOSBARTH)

DWYFOR ( sydd wedi'i is-rannu'n 6 DOSBARTH )

MEIRIONNYDD ( sydd wedi'i is-rannu'n 8 DOSBARTH )

Bydd cyfanswm o 17 dosbarth i gyd â chontractau unigol ar gyfer bob un.

Bydd y cytundeb fframwaith yn cael ei ddyfarnu ar sail un Contractwr ar gyfer pob Dosbarth, gydag un Contractwr yn cael ennill uchafswm o "8" Dosbarth (lotiau).

Bydd y Contractwr yn gallu cyflwyno cynnig ar gyfer un neu fwy o'r dosbarthiadau (lotiau) gan cyflwyno uchafswm o 10 dosbarth (lotiau) yn unig. Rhaid i gontractwyr raddio eu cynigion o 1 i 10 ar yr gyfer y dosbarthiadau (lotiau) maent yn cynnig amdanynt yn nhermau dewis.

Bydd y gwasanaeth arfaethedig yn cael ei gyflawni yn unol â'r telerau ac amodau a nodir yng nghytundeb byr gwasanaeth tymor NEC4.

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i beidio â bwrw ymlaen ag unrhyw gynigion a wneir mewn ymateb i'r gwahoddiad hwn.

Y cyfnod gwasanaeth cychwynnol ar gyfer y contract yw 24 mis o'r dyddiad cychwyn; mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y contract am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client (Cyngor Gwynedd) wishes to procure a Contractor or Contractors to undertake the Contract of the maintenance of the Rural Highways Verge Maintenance Service.

The Client has responsibility for ensuring that the Highways Rural Verge Maintenance is of a high standard and will wish to satisfy itself that the contracted service to be provided complies with all statutory requirements which are, or would otherwise have been, obligatory upon the Client, Client Agent or employees.

For the purpose of the Contract the Client has divided Gwynedd’s Geographical areas into three areas as follows:-

ARFON ( which is sub-divided into 3 DISTRICTS )

DWYFOR ( which is sub-divided into 6 DISTRICTS )

MEIRIONNYDD ( which is sub-divided into 8 DISTRICTS )

There will be in total 17 districts (lots) all with individual contracts.

The framework contract will be awarded on the basis of a single Contractor for each Areas, with one Contractor being awarded a maximum of “8” Areas (lots).

The Contractor will be able to submit a bid for one or more of the districts (lots) but must only submit a maximum of 10 districts (lots). Contractors must rank their bids from 1 to 10 on the districts (lots) they are bidding for in terms of preference.

The proposed service will be carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the NEC4 term service short contract. The Client reserves the right not to proceed with any proposals made in response to this invitation.

The initial Service period for the contract is 24 months from the start date; the Client reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £2,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £2,400,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Lot constraints

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 8

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 8

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Bydd y cytundeb fframwaith yn cael ei ddyfarnu ar sail un Contractwr ar gyfer pob Dosbarth, gydag un Contractwr yn cael ennill uchafswm o "8" Dosbarth (lotiau).

Bydd y Contractwr yn gallu cyflwyno cynnig ar gyfer un neu fwy o'r dosbarthiadau (lotiau) gan cyflwyno uchafswm o 10 dosbarth (lotiau) yn unig. Rhaid i gontractwyr raddio eu cynigion o 1 i 10 ar yr gyfer y dosbarthiadau (lotiau) maent yn cynnig amdanynt yn nhermau dewis.

The framework contract will be awarded on the basis of a single Contractor for each Areas, with one Contractor being awarded a maximum of “8” Areas (lots).

The Contractor will be able to submit a bid for one or more of the districts (lots) but must only submit a maximum of 10 districts (lots). Contractors must rank their bids from 1 to 10 on the districts (lots) they are bidding for in terms of preference.

Not the same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.


Lot 1. Arfon A1

Description

Arfon Tender District A1

Lot value (estimated)

  • £80,000 excluding VAT
  • £96,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 2. Arfon A2

Description

Arfon Tender District A2

Lot value (estimated)

  • £80,000 excluding VAT
  • £96,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 3. Arfon A3

Description

Arfon Tender District A3

Lot value (estimated)

  • £40,000 excluding VAT
  • £48,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot D1. Dwyfor D1

Description

Dwyfor Tender District D1

Lot value (estimated)

  • £120,000 excluding VAT
  • £143,998 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot D2. Dwyfor D2

Description

Dwyfor Tender District D2

Lot value (estimated)

  • £140,000 excluding VAT
  • £168,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot D3. Dwyfor D3

Description

Dwyfor Tender District D3

Lot value (estimated)

  • £140,000 excluding VAT
  • £168,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot D4. Dwyfor D4

Description

Dwyfor Tender District D7

Lot value (estimated)

  • £180,000 excluding VAT
  • £215,999 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot D5. Dwyfor D5

Description

Dwyfor Tender District D5

Lot value (estimated)

  • £180,000 excluding VAT
  • £215,999 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 11 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 10 May 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot D6. Dwyfor D6

Description

Dwyfor Tender District D6

Lot value (estimated)

  • £64,000 excluding VAT
  • £76,800 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot M1. Meirionnydd M1

Description

Meirionnydd Tender District M1

Lot value (estimated)

  • £200,000 excluding VAT
  • £240,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot M2. Meirionnydd M2

Description

Meirionnydd Tender District M2

Lot value (estimated)

  • £160,000 excluding VAT
  • £192,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot M3. Meirionnydd M3

Description

Meirionnydd Tender District M3

Lot value (estimated)

  • £120,000 excluding VAT
  • £144,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot M4. Meirionnydd M4

Description

Meirionnydd Tender District M4

Lot value (estimated)

  • £120,000 excluding VAT
  • £144,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot M5. Meirionnydd M5

Description

Meirionnydd Tender District M5

Lot value (estimated)

  • £200,000 excluding VAT
  • £240,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot M6. Meirionnydd M6

Description

Meirionnydd Tender District M6

Lot value (estimated)

  • £52,000 excluding VAT
  • £62,399 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot M7. Meirionnydd M7

Description

Meirionnydd Tender District M7

Lot value (estimated)

  • £60,000 excluding VAT
  • £72,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2030
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot M8. Meirionnydd M8

Description

Meirionnydd Tender District M8

Lot value (estimated)

  • £64,000 excluding VAT
  • £76,800 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2028
  • Possible extension to 11 May 2030
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Mae'r Cleient yn cadw'r hawl i ymestyn y cytundeb am 24 mis arall mewn cyfnodau o 12 mis. (2+1+1).

The Client reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 months periods. (2+1+1).

Contract locations

  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

17

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

At ddibenion y Cytundeb mae'r Cleient wedi rhannu Ardaloedd Daearyddol Gwynedd yn dair ardal fel a ganlyn:-

ARFON (sydd wedi'i is-rannu'n 3 DOSBARTH)

DWYFOR ( sydd wedi'i is-rannu'n 6 DOSBARTH )

MEIRIONNYDD ( sydd wedi'i is-rannu'n 8 DOSBARTH )

Bydd cyfanswm o 17 ardal i gyd â chontractau unigol.

Bydd y cytundeb fframwaith yn cael ei ddyfarnu ar sail un Contractwr ar gyfer pob Dosbarth, gydag un Contractwr yn cael ennill uchafswm o "8" Dosbarth (lotiau).

Bydd y Contractwr yn gallu cyflwyno cynnig ar gyfer un neu fwy o'r dosbarthiadau (lotiau) gan cyflwyno uchafswm o 10 dosbarth (lotiau) yn unig. Rhaid i gontractwyr raddio eu cynigion o 1 i 10 ar yr gyfer y dosbarthiadau (lotiau) maent yn cynnig amdanynt yn nhermau dewis.

Asesiad Tendr

Bydd y cyflwyniadau ansawdd a phris yn cael eu pwysoli yn y cymarebau canlynol;

Pwysoli Technegol 30% (Cwestiynau Technegol 20% a Gwerth Cymdeithasol 10%) / Pwysoli Masnachol: 70%

For the purpose of the Contract the Client has divided Gwynedd’s Geographical areas into three areas as follows:-

ARFON ( which is sub-divided into 3 DISTRICTS )

DWYFOR ( which is sub-divided into 6 DISTRICTS )

MEIRIONNYDD ( which is sub-divided into 8 DISTRICTS )

There will be in total 17 districts (lots) all with individual contracts.

The framework contract will be awarded on the basis of a single Contractor for each Areas, with one Contractor being awarded a maximum of “8” Areas (lots).

The Contractor will be able to submit a bid for one or more of the districts (lots) but must only submit a maximum of 10 districts (lots). Contractors must rank their bids from 1 to 10 on the districts (lots) they are bidding for in terms of preference.

Tender Assessment

The quality and price submissions will be weighted in the following ratios;

Technical Weighting 30% (Technical Questions 20% and Social Value 10%) / Commercial Weighting: 70%

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only


Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Arfon A1

Lot 2. Arfon A2

Lot 3. Arfon A3

Lot D1. Dwyfor D1

Lot D2. Dwyfor D2

Lot D3. Dwyfor D3

Lot D4. Dwyfor D4

Lot D5. Dwyfor D5

Lot D6. Dwyfor D6

Lot M1. Meirionnydd M1

Lot M2. Meirionnydd M2

Lot M3. Meirionnydd M3

Lot M4. Meirionnydd M4

Lot M5. Meirionnydd M5

Lot M6. Meirionnydd M6

Lot M7. Meirionnydd M7

Lot M8. Meirionnydd M8

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Enquiry deadline

2 April 2026, 10:00am

Tender submission deadline

9 April 2026, 1:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • Welsh
  • English

Award decision date (estimated)

20 April 2026


Award criteria

This table displays the award criteria of the lot
Name Description Type
Price

70%

Price
Technical

Technical Questions 20% and Social Value 10%

Quality

Weighting description

Pwysoli Technegol 30% (Cwestiynau Technegol 20% a Gwerth Cymdeithasol 10%) / Pwysoli Masnachol: 70%

Technical Weighting 30% (Technical Questions 20% and Social Value 10%) / Commercial Weighting: 70%


Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Documents

Associated tender documents

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

Cyfeiriwch at Rhif Prosiect 61350 – rhif ITT 121581 am ragor o wybodaeth

Refer to Project number 61350 – ITT number 121581 for further information

Technical specifications to be met

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/

Cyfeiriwch at Rhif Prosiect 61350 – rhif ITT 121581 am ragor o wybodaeth

Refer to Project number 61350 – ITT number 121581 for further information


Contracting authority

Cyngor Gwynedd

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCX-9875-MZPQ

Swyddfeydd y Cyngor / Council Offices

Caernarfon

LL55 1SH

United Kingdom

Contact name: Mrs Bethan Meira Owen

Telephone: +441286679603

Email: Categori1@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Website: http://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales