- 1. FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LANDSCAPE PLANTING & ESTABLISHMENT WORKS INCLUDING HIGHWAYS ENVIRONMENT FOR HAMPSHIRE ET19594
- 2. FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LANDSCAPE PLANTING & ESTABLISHMENT WORKS INCLUDING HIGHWAYS ENVIRONMENT FOR HAMPSHIRE ET19594
- 3. FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LANDSCAPE PLANTING & ESTABLISHMENT WORKS INCLUDING HIGHWAYS ENVIRONMENT FOR HAMPSHIRE ET19594
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
The Castle
WINCHESTER
SO23 8UJ
Contact
Procurement Support
procurement.support@hants.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/procurement
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
Landscape Planting & Establishment Works including Highways Environments Framework for Hampshire
Reference number
ET19594
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The establishment of a new single lotted Multi-Contractor Framework for the delivery of mainly native species, large scale planting schemes, the majority of which will be associated with Highway projects although not necessarily on Highway land.
This Framework is for a four-year duration commencing September 2023 and will deliver Call-Offs up to the value of £4.5 Million pounds.
The works projects delivered through the Framework will consist of mainly native species planting and habitat creation together with establishment maintenance (up to 5 years) for small to large scale projects, with a typical value between £500 and £500K. There may be associated small scale hard landscape items such as fencing, drainage and paving.
A three-to-five year establishment phase will typically be attached to each project. The Contractor is expected to provide adequate labour to resource the ongoing maintenance of each, and every planting scheme awarded under this Framework for the duration of the establishment period.
Works projects may be in any of the following locations:
• Adjacent to a live Highway.
• Within a live construction site.
• Other project areas.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £4,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works
- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 45432112 - Laying of paving
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Main site or place of performance
The geographical scope of the Framework covers the Hampshire County Council's local authority area excluding the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. Authorities within the geographical scope may access this framework via a joint working agreement with the Authority.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Contractors will be working in a live highway environment and/or in conjunction with a main, civil engineering project.
Special requirements:
In response to new requirements relating to biodiversity net gain (BNG), projects may be required to deliver habitat enhancements taking into account ecological sensitivities likely to be encountered on sites in Hampshire.
Specific works include but are not limited to:
• Preparation of ground for planting: weed control, cultivation, fertilising (topsoiling usually carried out by others).
• Seeding: amenity and/or specialist wildflower mixes including wetland mixes for swales and SuDS features.
• Wildflower plug planting appropriate to the local area.
• Bulb planting
• Mass planting native species whips and transplants on highway verges and adjacent areas.
• Specimen tree planting: from standard to semi mature stock into tree pits prepared by others.
• Horticultural sundries: rabbit/tree guards, stakes & ties, tree pit irrigation pipes; mulching etc.
• Creation of hibernacula, erection of bird and bat boxes, habitat piles etc.
• Protective fencing: timber and mesh fencing for planting areas.
• Ancillary works: small scale hard landscape items as required, typically small areas of paving or drainage.
• Post planting establishment - usually 3-to-5 year maintenance periods (including replacement of plant failures), to include weed control (typically herbicide treatment and/or strimming), hedge trimming, checking tree stakes/guards, re-mulching, watering, regular inspections.
• Grassland maintenance: amenity and wildflower types including embankments, verges, roundabouts, SuDS features. Arisings from wildflower areas to be removed off site.
Legislative requirements:
The delivery of Landscape projects on Highway land is constrained by legislative requirements under the Highways Act of 1980. Contractors are required to have competent operatives, with the required organisational processes in place to meet the legislation:
• The design, operation and management of traffic management in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8: Traffic Safety Measures Road Works and Temporary Situations (2009) and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works: A Code of Practice (2013) (SSWRW), and any other applicable regulatory and advisory standards.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Management Structure and Resourcing / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Health and Safety and Working in Public Areas / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
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 000-013861
Section five. Award of contract
Title
FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LANDSCAPE PLANTING & ESTABLISHMENT WORKS INCLUDING HIGHWAYS ENVIRONMENT FOR HAMPSHIRE ET19594
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ainsty Timber Marketing Limited
Bellwood House, Minskip Road
Boroughbridge
YO51 9HY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
Companies House
1457867
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Title
FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LANDSCAPE PLANTING & ESTABLISHMENT WORKS INCLUDING HIGHWAYS ENVIRONMENT FOR HAMPSHIRE ET19594
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blakedown Landscapes SE Ltd
Halebourne Nurseries, Halebourne Lane
Chobham
GU24 8SL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ25 - West Surrey
Companies House
2506405
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Title
FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LANDSCAPE PLANTING & ESTABLISHMENT WORKS INCLUDING HIGHWAYS ENVIRONMENT FOR HAMPSHIRE ET19594
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scandor Landscape Contractors Ltd
Hensting Lane, Fishers Pond
Eastleigh
SO50 7HH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Companies House
2111393
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom