Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc
04094290
No.1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road
Reading
RG1 3JH
UK
Contact person: Philip Bell (Philip.Bell@sse.com) and Susan Beveridge (Susan.E.Beveridge@sse.com)
E-mail: Philip.Bell@sse.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.sse.com/
I.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multi Site 0928
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77211500
Â
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Planning and programming of tree and shrub cutting, clearing and planting activity;
Ground surveying of existing overhead line (OHL) networks to inform scope for Work Packages and inform programming/planning;
Clearance of trees and vegetation for the construction of new OHLs, underground cabling (UGC) and structures;
Clearance of trees and vegetation for the ongoing maintenance of existing and new OHLs, UGC and structures;
Support with OHL shutdown services (SAPs, linesmen etc);
Survey, risk assessment and clearance of trees/vegetation to achieve ETR 132/CIC Resilience;
Planting of replacement trees, woodland areas and landscape screening;
Maintenance of replacement trees, woodland areas and landscape screening;
Application of pesticides;
Working in proximity to railway lines (dependant on zone);
Emergency response and assistance with tree clearance during bad weather events;
Sale of timber;
Clearance of trees and vegetation around grid substation sites and other associated services etc;
Application of tree guarding/shrouding.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
352 428 158.07Â
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 1 Oxford
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 1 Oxford
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 2 Melksham
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 2 Melksham
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 3 Swindon
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 3 Swindon
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 4 Andover
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 4 Andover
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 5 Reading
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 5 Reading
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 6 Slough/West London
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 6 Slough/West London
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 7 Aldershot
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 7 Aldershot
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 8 Petersfield
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 8 Petersfield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 9 Portsmouth
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 9 Portsmouth
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quaility
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 10 New Forest
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 10 New Forest
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 11 Yeovil
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 11 Yeovil
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 12 Salisbury
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 12 Salisbury
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 13 Poole
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 13 Poole
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 14 Isle of Wight
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 14 Isle of Wight
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:Â
70
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
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:
2022/S 000-003208
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 1 Oxford
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ground Control Limited
1795094
Billericay
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 2 Melksham
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Birch Utility Services Limited
6996561
Exeter
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 3 Swindon
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Birch Utility Services Limited
6996561
Exeter
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 4 Andover
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smerdon Tree Services (STS) Limited
4934812
Treharris
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 4 Andover
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ground Control Limited
1795094
Billericay
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 5 Reading
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Network Plus Services Ltd
4057938
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 6 Slough/West London
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Simply Tree Services Limited
4148488
Milton Keynes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 7 Aldershot
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Network Plus Services Ltd
Network Plus Services Ltd
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 8 Petersfield
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TreeSmiths Ltd
7966955
Hartley Wintney
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 9 Portsmouth
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PJ Chaffin Limited
5883973
Polegate
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 10 New Forest
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christopher Hoare Tree Services Limited
4766544
Southampton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 11 Yeovil
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ground Control Limited
1795094
Billericay
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 12 Salisbury
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ground Control Limited
1795094
Billericay
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 13 Poole
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Langley Arboriculture Ltd
11206318
Romsey
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 14
Title: FW Services - Tree Maintenance South - Multisite 0928 - Lot 14 Isle of Wight
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Groundsell Contracting Limited
6455314
Whitchurch
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc
No.1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road
Reading
RG1 3JH
UK
E-mail: philip.bell@sse.com
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/01/2023