Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Carmarthenshire County Council
County Hall
Carmarthen
SA31 1JP
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.
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