Planning

Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting with Tractor and Flail

  • Carmarthenshire County Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-040473

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04c867

Published 16 December 2024, 3:12pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Carmarthenshire County Council

County Hall

Carmarthen

SA31 1JP

Email

dking@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1267234567

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL14 - South West Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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

Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting with Tractor and Flail

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE AND NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to appoint contractors on a framework basis to provide highway grass cutting services on roadside and footway verges, roundabouts, in addition to visibility cutting on bends and junctions in urban and rural areas across the County.

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'. It is anticipated that there will be 20 Beat Areas across the County.

However, at this stage, the arrangement and lotting structures are still under development and may be subject to change. Final details and the specific services required will be fully defined in the Contract Notice and tender documentation.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Neighbouring 'Beats' may be combined.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Eastern Beats

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator
  • 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
  • 77100000 - Agricultural services
  • 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
  • 77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
  • 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
  • 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
  • 77314100 - Grassing services
  • 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services
  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
  • 77342000 - Hedge trimming

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'. It is anticipated that there will be 20 Beat Areas across the Western, Eastern and Southern areas of the County.

However, at this stage, the arrangement and lotting structures are still under development and may be subject to change. Final details and the specific services required will be fully defined in the Contract Notice and tender documentation.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Western Beats

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator
  • 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
  • 77100000 - Agricultural services
  • 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
  • 77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
  • 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
  • 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
  • 77314100 - Grassing services
  • 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services
  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
  • 77342000 - Hedge trimming

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'. It is anticipated that there will be 20 Beat Areas across the Western, Eastern and Southern areas of the County.

However, at this stage, the arrangement and lotting structures are still under development and may be subject to change. Final details and the specific services required will be fully defined in the Contract Notice and tender documentation.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Southern Beats

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator
  • 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
  • 77100000 - Agricultural services
  • 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
  • 77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
  • 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
  • 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
  • 77314100 - Grassing services
  • 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services
  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
  • 77342000 - Hedge trimming

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'. It is anticipated that there will be 20 Beat Areas across the Western, Eastern and Southern areas of the County.

However, at this stage, the arrangement and lotting structures are still under development and may be subject to change. Final details and the specific services required will be fully defined in the Contract Notice and tender documentation.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

27 January 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - To promote this opportunity, Carmarthenshire County Council will be hosting an online market briefing session on 15/01/2025 at 4:00pm. The event will provide an overview of the new Framework as well as details of the Council's requirements and the tender process. Business Wales will also be in attendance to outline the tendering advice and support it can offer to businesses. Registration is essential in order to reserve a place at the event. Please see attached information sheet for details of how to register.

BUSINESS WALES TENDER SUPPORT - Business Wales will be hosting a free 'Live Tender Webinar' specifically for those interested in tendering for this Framework, date and time to be confirmed via this Notice. Business Wales can offer advice and guidance on accessing the e-tender and submitting a bid. Registration is essential in order to reserve a place on the webinar. To register, please contact Business Wales on 01656 868500 or by email at: trading@businesswales.org

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145986.

(WA Ref:145986)