- Scope of the procurement
- Lot GM1. Monitoring & Cleaning of Benches (155 Benches), and inspection, cleaning, repair & maintenance of Bus Shelters in Colne (20 Shelters)
- Lot GM 3. Inspection of Playgrounds and Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) equipment and cleaning and maintenance of Playgrounds and MUGA's and Miscellaneous Grassed Areas in Colne
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Colne Town Council
Colne Town Hall, Albert Road
COLNE
BB80AQ
Contact
Gina Langley
g.langley@colnetowncouncil.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1282861888
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD46 - East Lancashire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://colnetowncouncil.org.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://colnetowncouncil.org.uk/tendering/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
Colne Town Council - Grounds Maintenance Contract
Reference number
GM1 & GM3
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Tenders are invited in respect of two contracts, with a duration of three to five years, detailed below on an individual or combination basis effective from 1st April 2026.
The contracts for Tender:
GM1 Monitoring & Cleaning of Benches (155 Benches), and Inspection, cleaning, repair & maintenance of Bus Shelters in Colne (20 Shelters)
GM3 Inspection of Playgrounds and Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs) Equipment and Cleaning and Maintenance of Playgrounds and MUGAs and Miscellaneous Grassed Areas in Colne (6 Playgrounds, 3 Multi Use Games Areas, 1 Kick about area and approximately 157 items of equipment/benches).
Tenders are invited for each item above on an individual or combination basis.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Monitoring & Cleaning of Benches (155 Benches), and inspection, cleaning, repair & maintenance of Bus Shelters in Colne (20 Shelters)
Lot No
GM1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 90511300 - Litter collection services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Within the Colne Town Council boundary and including the Town Centre and the immediate surrounding area, Alkincoates Park, and Colne Town Council play areas for which the principal administration offices are based at:
Colne Town Hall,
Albert Road, Colne,
Lancashire, BB8 0AQ
T: 01282 861888
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To be submitted within one month of award of tender
To undertake an initial inspection of Bus Shelters as specified in Schedule of Bus Shelters - Appendix 1E and to:
a) plan a detailed programme / route of cleaning to ensure that Bus Shelters are kept clean and clear of all detritus and immediate area of location kept clear of weeds and general rubbish, placed into existing nearby refuse receptacles available for public disposal.
b) Taking into account the condition of existing shelters, to recommend by priority based on current condition, a programme over a 3-year period to repaint/refurbish, subject to a maximum of 1/3rd of all bus shelters per annum for which a separate contract may be awarded.
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness of all 21 Bus Shelters detailed on the Schedule of Bus Shelters Appendix 1A in order to ensure that each shelter is visited on a fortnightly rotational basis, kept clean, including the underside of the roof, the footprint of each shelter tidy and clean, including free of weeds. Inclusive of minor repairs, light testing, replacement bulbs as required and each shelter left in a safe condition, any fly posters removed and electronic evidence of each shelter checked and cleaned to be submitted on a fortnightly basis.
(Only chemicals approved by the MAPP to be administered.)
More information can be found on https://secure.pesticides.gov.uk/garden/prodsearch.asp
To undertake an annual inspection of each Bus Shelter in September of each year, to include a full maintenance check, deep clean of all surfaces of the seat (including underside) and sides/stanchions of the seat and all structure surfaces and a jet wash/clean of all internal and external roof panels to ensure clear of all mould, detritus, and mulch.
To provide in each bus shelter notices of where the public can report vandalism, damage, or faults to, and to ensure on each cleansing visit, this sign remains visible for use.
To provide Monday - Friday, daily as and when, by email and or telephone, details of each time of report and type of incident with an indicative cost of material cost and time involved to repair such incident.
To be submitted within one month of being awarded the tender contract and each April thereafter for the duration of the contract
To undertake an inspection of the existing benches as specified in Bench Location Maps - Appendix 1A and lists of benches in Appendices 1B - 1D
and to provide a report which will include:
a) Details of individual bench inspections, including the general type of bench, its location, details of its condition and photos of each bench.
b) Provide a detailed programme of cleaning to ensure that benches are kept clean and clear of all detritus and immediate area of location kept clear of weeds or moss.
c) Taking into account the condition of each bench:
To recommend a planned programme for painting / revarnishing ensuring that 1/3 of all benches are repainted/varnished each year and that all benches are repainted/varnished at least once within three-years of the tender being awarded.
To recommend a planned programme for repair and maintenance to ensure that all benches are kept to an acceptable standard.
(Please note that, the Town Council will utilise its own in-house team to complete repair / refurbishment works).
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness for all benches detailed on the Appendix 1A Bench Location Plan, Appendix 1B, 1C and 1D in order to ensure that each bench is kept clean, the surrounding area of each bench kept tidy and free of weeds, and that each bench is visually inspected at the time of cleaning and left in a safe condition.
(Only chemicals approved by the MAPP to be administered.)
More information can be found on https://secure.pesticides.gov.uk/garden/prodsearch.asp
Each bench should be inspected quarterly and cleaned as required but no less than once every Quarter.
To provide quarterly evidence of the condition of each bench and confirmation that it has been left in a clean and safe condition in electronic format.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
If you are successful in your tender contract, Colne Town Council may be prepared to extend this contract for a further 2 Year period subject to good performance across all areas of contract awarded.
Indication of a desire to extend, must be provided in writing to the Town Council approximately 12 months prior to the contract end date. The contract extension will be awarded at the discretion of the Town Council and subject to a successful contract review, which will be carried out shortly after receipt of the extension request.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Inspection of Playgrounds and Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) equipment and cleaning and maintenance of Playgrounds and MUGA's and Miscellaneous Grassed Areas in Colne
Lot No
GM 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 90511300 - Litter collection services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Within Colne Town Centre and the surrounding areas including Alkincoates Park, for which the principal administration offices are based at:
Colne Town Hall,
Albert Road, Colne,
Lancashire, BB8 0AQ
T: 01282 861888
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To visually inspect on a fortnightly basis all equipment contained within each Play Area and MUGA, as specified in Appendices 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D. Any bolts requiring tightening or joints lubricated should be dealt with on-site with any other faults discovered to be reported immediately and, following each visit, to provide an electronic condition report and safety inspection checklist.
N.B One or two members of the Contractor's staff will be expected to attend a course on visual playground inspections and pass the associated test administered by the course provider. More complicated repairs and maintenance will be carried out by Colne Town Council's specialist playgrounds contractor and inspector.
To ensure that the whole surface area of each Play Area and MUGA and Small Kick-about Area in Alkincoates Park are kept clear of litter, debris and general rubbish and that litter waste receptacles are regularly emptied to enable use by the public between 6 am and 8 pm excluding bank holidays and that all such waste and rubbish is safely disposed of (including disposal of sharps) and that plastic bin liners will be replaced on each occasion of removal and to provide evidence of proper waste disposal.
To keep all grassed areas within Play Area and MUGA sites as defined by boundary fencing, free of litter, bottles, cans, stones and other debris and to ensure before any cutting of grass takes place such areas are cleared in this way.
To cut all grass in Play Area and MUGA areas and remove cuttings - maintaining the height between 30mm and 50mm at all times and in periods of strong growth, noting that one-off grass cuts requested by the Council are to be made without additional cost.
To ensure that a programme of effective weed killing is implemented at all sites, including the areas immediately outside of the boundaries and where such treatment has failed, the contractor shall at their own cost cut down weed growth or diseased plants, replant, and remove all detritus from the site.
(Only chemicals approved by the MAPP to be administered.)
More information can be found on https://secure.pesticides.gov.uk/garden/prodsearch.asp
To power wash bounce matting bi-annually for all sites.
To provide signage to each area providing contact details for members of the public to report their concerns to your company.
To provide Monday - Friday, between 8am and 5pm daily as and when by email and/or telephone, details of each time of report and type of incident with an indicative cost of material cost and time involved to repair such incident.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
If you are successful in your tender contract, Colne Town Council may be prepared to extend this contract for a further 2 Year period subject to good performance across all areas of contract awarded.
Indication of a desire to extend, must be provided in writing to the Town Council approximately 12 months prior to the contract end date. The contract extension will be awarded at the discretion of the Town Council and subject to a successful contract review, which will be carried out shortly after receipt of the extension request.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
21 November 2025
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 December 2025
Local time
10:00am
Place
Colne Town Hall
Albert Road
Colne
BB8 0AQ
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
The Tenders received will be open by the Town Clerk and witnessed by two Members of the Finance, Employment & Services (FES) Committee (one being the current Chairman of the FES Committee).
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Tender Closing Time and Date: 1pm, 21st November 2025
Submission of Tender to: Colne Town Council
Colne Town Hall
Albert Road
Colne
Lancashire
BB8 0AQ
Tender Principal Contact CTC: Gina Langley Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
Contact information:
email g.langley@colnetowncouncil.org.uk
Tel 01282 332036
Site visit contact :
Leah Berry - Contracts Officer
Email. l.berry@colnetowncouncil.org.uk
Tel 01282 332037
You are invited to submit tenders for each item above on an individual or combination basis.
Please note that, within each document, there is a compliance section that must be met in order for the tender evaluation to proceed.
The closing time and date for receipt of these tenders are fixed and are non-negotiable. It is your responsibility to ensure that any tenders submitted are received by us in time.
In considering these tenders, contained within the document is our proposed marking matrix, noting that with all of these areas, should a clear winner of the tender(s) not emerge, we will be applying some additional internal weighting, and this is entirely at the discretion of Colne Town Council (CTC) whether applied or not.
We aim to inform the successful tenderer by 8th December , with a view to an implementation meeting in week commencing Monday, 19th January 2026 and Tenderers must be available at this time in order that we can agree practicalities of operation and final contract terms. Applicants should note that CTC standard terms and condition as per Appendix TC1, will apply subject to any agreed amendments between the parties.
You are also asked to note that this/these contract(s) will attract financial penalties if performance does not meet specified outputs, potentially escalating to termination of the contract(s).
CTC will, at its discretion, provide an overview of where applicants may not have been successful but in broad terms only.
All costs involved in your tender preparation are for your own account and in deciding to submit any Tenders for our consideration, you hereby accept that CTC cannot be held liable for any costs so incurred by you in connection with the preparation of this tender.
CTC may accompany a tenderer on a second site visit(s) if this is required. However, the information is contained within the appendices that should enable this Tender submission to be carried out.
Should any clarification be required, you are more than welcome to contact me after Monday 13th October either by email, phone or in person (by appointment); I will do my best to clarify any issues you are not clear on. If in doing so, this reveals a significant issue not covered in the original tender documentation, I would then seek to advise all tenderers of such an issue, to ensure fairness of the process.
As part of this process you should accompany your tender submission with two written references from your existing customers as to your professional competence, reliability and suitability to carry out these proposed works.
Failure to provide references will automatically disqualify you from the tender process.
Finally, in closing, thank you in advance for taking the time to consider this tender, and I look forward to receiving it.
Please email me to confirm you have received the tender and intend to submit a response.
Yours faithfully
Gina Langley
Town Clerk / RFO and Project Administrator
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Colne Town Council
Colne Town Hall
Colne
BB8 0AQ
g.langley@colnetowncouncil.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1282861888
Country
United Kingdom