Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Forestry Commission
Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
EH12 7AT
UK
Telephone: +44 3000675000
E-mail: procurement.scotland@forestry.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11322
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Contract for Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management
Reference number: C0120
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77314000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
FC have a requirement to put in place a medium term contract for grounds maintenance work including grass cutting and vegetation management services across 7 of our districts visitor centres and public car parks. The opportunity has been structured in such a manner as to offer an attractive proposition to companies of all sizes with lots of varying sizes being tabled.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
653 044.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
North Highland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
North Highland Forest District. Maps detailed in lot 1 Appendices of ITT documentation.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Seasonal grounds maintenance and vegetation management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include:
— grass cutting,
— strimming and
— hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland tender.
To commence in spring of 2019 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality, as detailed in the evaluation criteria of the ITT documentation within PCS-T
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter.
All pricing must be exclusive of VAT.
Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Inverness, Ross and Skye
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM61
UKM62
UKM63
Main site or place of performance:
Forest District Inverness, Ross and Skye. As detailed in lot 2 appendices within ITT documentation in Public Contracts Scotland tender.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds maintenance and vegetation management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include:
— grass cutting,
— strimming and
— hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland tender.
To commence in Spring of 2019 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality, as detailed in the evaluation criteria of the ITT documentation in PCS-T
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter.
All pricing must be exclusive of VAT.
Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Tay South Disctrict
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM7
Main site or place of performance:
The south of Forest District Tay. As detailed in maps in lot 3 appendices of the ITT documentation in PCS-T.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds maintenance and vegetation management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include:
— grass cutting,
— strimming and
— hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender.
To commence in Spring of 2019 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality, as detailed in the evaluation criteria within the ITT documentaiton in PCS-T
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter.
All pricing must be exclusive of VAT.
Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lochaber
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM63
Main site or place of performance:
Lochaber Forest District. As detailed in maps in Lot 4 appendices of the ITT documentation in PCS Tender.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds maintenance and vegetation management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include:
— grass cutting,
— strimming and
— hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender.
To commence in Spring of 2019 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality, as detailed in the evaluation criteria within the ITT documentation in PCS-T
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter.
All pricing must be exclusive of VAT.
Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
West Argyll, North
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
UKM81
Main site or place of performance:
North of West Argyll Forest District as detailed in the maps of lot 5 appendices in the ITT documentation in PCS-T.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds maintenance and vegetation management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include:
— grass cutting,
— strimming and
— hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland tender.
To commence in Spring of 2019 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality, as detailed in the evaluation criteria within the ITT documentation in PCS-T
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT.
Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
West Argyll, South
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM81
UKM8
Main site or place of performance:
South of West Argyll Forest District. As detailed in 2ot 6 map appendices with the ITT documentation in PCS-T.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds maintenance and vegetation management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include:
— grass cutting,
— strimming and
— hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender.
To commence in Spring of 2019 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality, as detailed in the evaluation criteria within the ITT documentation in PCS-T
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter.
All pricing must be exclusive of VAT.
Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
West Argyll, Mull
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
Main site or place of performance:
The Island of Mull, in West Argyll Forest District. As detailed on maps in Lot 7 appendices within the ITT documentation in PCS-T.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include:
— grass cutting,
— strimming and
— hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender.
To commence in Spring of 2019 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality as detailed in the evaluation criteria within the ITT documentation in PCS-T
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter.
All pricing must be exclusive of VAT.
Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Cowal
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM81
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Cowal Forest District, as detailed in Lot 7 map appendices within the ITT documentation in PCS-T.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds maintenance and vegetation management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include:
— grass cutting,
— strimming and
— hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender.
To commence in Spring of 2019 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality, as detailed in the evaluation criteria within the ITT documentation in PCS-T
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter.
All pricing must be exclusive of VAT.
Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Trossachs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM81
UKM8
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Forest District of the Trossachs. As detailed in lot 9 map appendices with the ITT documentation in PCS-T.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include:
— grass cutting,
— strimming and
— hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender.
To commence in Spring of 2019 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality, as detailed in the evaluation criteria within the ITT documentaiton in PCS-T
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter.
All pricing must be exclusive of VAT.
Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lowlands
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
UKM72
UKM7
UKM73
UKM75
Main site or place of performance:
Forest District of Scottish Lowlands. As detailed in lot 10 map appendices within the ITT documentation in PCS-T.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds maintenance and vegetation management services for the visitor centres, pathways, picnic areas and public car parks. To include:
— grass cutting,
— strimming and
— hedge trimming as detailed in the specification within the ITT documentation in Public Contrast Scotland Tender.
To commence in Spring of 2019 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality, as detailed in the evaluation criteria within the ITT documentation in PCS-T
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Site visits are recommended, details in ITT cover letter.
All pricing must be exclusive of VAT.
Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 147-336634
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: North Highland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
David Alford, Forestry and Grass Contractor
Culag, Balblair, Dingwall, Ross-Shire.
Dingwall
IV78LJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7703485806
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 135 300.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Inverness, Ross and Skye
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Tay South Disctrict
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd
Countrywide House, Oak Green, Earl Road, Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle Hulme
SK8 6QL
UK
Telephone: +44 1614856666
Fax: +44 1614858686
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 23 524.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Lochaber
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
David Alford, Forestry and Grass Contractor
Culag, Balblair, Dingwall, Ross-Shire.
Dingwall
IV78LJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7703485806
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 93 512.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: West Argyll, North
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: West Argyll, South
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Artscape Gardens
23 Glenvilla Cirle
Paisley
PA2 8TS
UK
Telephone: +44 1418841624
NUTS: UKM8
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 41 268.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: West Argyll, Mull
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Cowal
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Artscape Gardens
23 Glenvilla Cirle
Paisley
PA2 8TS
UK
Telephone: +44 1418841624
NUTS: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 54 824.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Trossachs
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Artscape Gardens
23 Glenvilla Cirle
Paisley
PA2 8TS
UK
Telephone: +44 1418841624
NUTS: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 80 340.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Lowlands
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/12/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Artscape Gardens
23 Glenvilla Cirle
Paisley
PA2 8TS
UK
Telephone: +44 1418841624
NUTS: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 224 276.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
No community benefits were sought due to the varied value within these lots.
FC may modify the contract within the scope of Reg 72 (1) of the Public Contract Scotland Regulations 2015, should operational reasons require it, for example through the creation or closure of more visitors sites.
(SC Ref:567451)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Forestry Commission
Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
EH12 7AT
UK
Telephone: +44 3000675000
E-mail: procurement.scotland@forestry.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/01/2019