II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90610000
90611000
90612000
77313000
77320000
77310000
77312000
77340000
77211500
77211400
50870000
98371110
98371111
45112410
90511300
90690000
45112721
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG21
Main site or place of performance:
Telford and Wrekin
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The core services shall comprise the routine maintenance of all public areas within the Councils Administrative Area, including highways, streets, footways, parks, open spaces, housing land, cemeteries and general amenity areas including those services as set out in the draft specification. These services include all grounds maintenance and street cleansing services including (without limitation):
Street Cleansing Services
— cleansing of soft and hard landscape features,
— cleansing of highways, roads and car parks, cleansing of all public footpaths and bridle ways,
— cleansing of recycling points e.g recycling on the go,
— emergency cleansing of roads and relevant land following spillages or an accident, including removal of debris, bodily fluids, animal and bird carcasses and the provision and the spreading of sand and/or chemical alternative,
— emptying of litter and dog waste bins, including the supply and replacement of disposable liners,
— removal of fly tips (including hazardous waste and/or including asbestos),
— removal of graffiti,
— removal of fly posting,
— chewing gum and staining removal,
— pavement cleaning,
— street sign cleansing,
— additional cleansing requirements following special events,
— provision of staff resources in the event of an emergency/incident requiring support by the Council,
— volunteer support.
Grounds Maintenance Services
— grassed areas,
— shrub beds, rose beds and herbaceous beds,
— annual flower beds,
— hedges,
— hanging baskets, flower tubs and planters,
— sports facilities, including football pitches, cricket pitches, tennis courts, etc.,
— items of street/park furniture,
— playgrounds,
— hard surfaces,
— trees and woodland,
— burials,
— litter collection, litter bin emptying and other related cleansing duties.
Additional services are detailed in the specification but may include from time to time ad-hoc non-routine minor services including, but not limited to additional ad hoc services as set out above and removal; installation, operation and/or maintenance of:
— large fly tip removal,
— mechanical sweeping of leaves and detritus,
— litter bin installation,
— mow high amenity grass,
— strimming,
— shrub pruning,
— hedge trimming,
— application of herbicides,
— athletics tracks moss control,
— marking if football pitches and tracks,
— raking,
— grave digging,
— additional operative response,
— golf course maintenance,
— additional or Reduced resources for woodland and tree maintenance.
In addition to the above the contractor may provide some additional services to the parish Councils (a list of the parishes and the services which may be provided can be found in the tender documentation) and local authority maintained schools (a list of schools can be found on the Council’s website at http://www.telford.gov.uk/directory/16/find_a_school
Such services will be provided through this contract and shall be paid for by the Council with a back to back arrangement with the parishes and/or school. The additional services with the parishes and/or schools is not guaranteed or warranted.
During the term of the contract it is anticipated that additional housing may be built in the administrative area and new open spaces, public amenity, general public areas or new streets created which will require maintenance or cleansing. The Council reserves the right to vary this contract to include services in relation to such changes in the Council’s administrative area from time to time.
The estimated value of the Contract is between 59 000 000 GBP and 80 000 000 GBP. The higher value includes the potential extension period, ad-hoc additional services and services to the parishes, schools and new areas within the administrative area being created which are not guaranteed. See the Procurement Documents for details.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
The Contract will be for a period of 10 years commencing on 1.4.2019 but subject to an extension or extensions of up to an aggregate of 2 further years at the absolute discretion of the Council.