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Published 20 Dec 2022, 16:24 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Tender for the provision of grounds and verge maintenance services within Powys

Official notice

Authority: Powys County Council (Local council)

27 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Awarded value£1,014,21520 contracts · exc. VAT
Submissions closed 3 Feb 2023awarded 1 Aug 2024
Awarded to D.T. Ground Maintenance +3 more10 awards

What is being bought27 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Powys County Council’s (The Council) Highways, Grounds and Street Services (HGSS) are responsible for the management of grounds maintenance, grass cutting and additional associated activities on trunk roads, county and rural roads and within urban areas in the County of Powys.

The Council currently maintains the following:

-153 hectares of municipal grass areas across Powys which includes play areas, housing estates, libraries, etc., which are normally cut 10 times during the year;

-19 cemeteries which are cut 14 times;

-96 hectares of County Urban verges in towns and villages which are normally cut three times during the year;

-4 hectares of shrub bed maintenance;

-Over 4600 km’s of County Rural highway verges;

-134 Roadside Verge Nature Reserves (RVNR’s); and

The service is currently delivered through a mix of the internal service and external contractors and the service is usually delivered between April and October each year.

CPV: Grounds maintenance services · Verge maintenance work

Lots and requirements (27)Procurement structure

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Showing the first 25 of 27 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 27 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot.

Lot #11a - Buttington cemeteryAwardedRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Buttington cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Buttington cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the Council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #21b - Castle Caereinion cemeteryCancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Castle Caereinion cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Castle Caereinion cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #31c - Guilsfield cemeteryCancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Guilsfield cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Guilsfield cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the Council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #41d - Llanfyllin cemeteryCancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Llanfyllin cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Llanfyllin cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #51e - Machynlleth cemeteryCancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Machynlleth cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Machynlleth cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the Council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #61f - Montgomery cemeteryCancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Montgomery cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Montgomery cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #71g - Newtown cemeteryCancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Newtown cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Newtown cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #81h - Masegwasted cemeteryCancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Masegwasted cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Masegwasted cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #91i - Knighton cemetery (new site)CancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Knighton cemetery (new site)

Delivery: Wales · Knighton cemetery (new site), Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #101j - Knighton cemetery (old site)CancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Knighton cemetery (old site)

Delivery: Wales · Knighton cemetery (old site), Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #111k - Llandrindod Wells cemeteryAwardedRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Llandrindod Wells cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Llandrindod Wells cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #121l - Presteigne cemeteryAwardedRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Presteigne cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Presteigne cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #131m - Rhayader cemeteryAwardedRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Rhayader cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Rhayader cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #141n - Brecon cemeteryAwardedRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Brecon cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Brecon cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #151o - Hay-on-Wye cemeteryAwardedRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Hay-on-Wye cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Hay-on-Wye cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #161p - Llanfilo cemeteryAwardedRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Llanfilo cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Llanfilo cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #171q - Llanwrtyd Wells cemeteryAwardedRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in Llanwrtyd Wells cemetery

Delivery: Wales · Llanwrtyd Wells cemetery, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #182a - North Central area (Urban Verges)AwardedRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in the North Central urban verges area

Delivery: Wales · The North Central urban verges area, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #192b - North East area (Urban Verges)AwardedRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in the North East urban verge area, Powys

Delivery: Wales · The North East urban verge area, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #202c - North West area (Urban Verges)CancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in the North West urban verges area

Delivery: Wales · The North West urban verge area, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #212d - The Mid East area (Urban Verges)CancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in the Mid East urban verges area

Delivery: Wales · The Mid East urban verges area, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #222e - The Mid West area (Urban Verges)CancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in the Mid West urban verge area

Delivery: Wales · The Mid West urban verge area, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #232f - South Central area (Urban Verges)CancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in the South Central urban verges area

Delivery: Wales · The South Central urban verge area, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #242g - South West area (Urban Verges)CancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in the South Central urban verges area

Delivery: Wales · The South West urban verge area, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #253a - Mid zone (Rural Verges)CancelledRenewal

The provision of grounds maintenance services in the Mid rural verges zone

Delivery: Wales · The Mid rural verge zone, Powys
Extensions: An extension of up to 12 months is available at the discretion of the CouncilVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 27 lots
Quality: 400Price: 600
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 400
  • Price: 600
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 600 of 1000 points: a 10% discount moves about 60 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
20 Dec 2022, 16:24 GMT
Last source update
15 Aug 2024, 15:57 BST
Award evaluation window
3 Feb 2023 – …
Authority reference
ITT_98856
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-025994
Classification (CPV)
Grounds maintenance servicesVerge maintenance work
Delivery area
Wales (UKL24)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-039307 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: Instructions for Suppliers – Registration on etenderwales Powys County Council will be conducting this procurement exercise through the Value Wales e-Tendering portal. This can be found at www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk, all information may be downloaded and returned through this channel. Internet address(es): http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender 1. Register your company on the eTenderwales portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - Click the “Click here to register” link - Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue” - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the “Open Access ITTs” link. - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page. - This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box 3. Responding to the tender - You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon – Fri (8am – 6pm) on: - eMail: [email protected] - Phone: 0800 368 4850 / Fax: 020 7080 0480 Tenders or Requests to Participate must be sent to: Official name: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk (WA Ref:143848)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN, CY
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Submission deadline
3 Feb 2023, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en, cy
Bids opened
3 Feb 2023, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

3 Feb 2023 → 15 Aug 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    3 Feb 2023, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    3 Feb 2023, 12:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    15 Aug 2024, 15:57 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    15 Aug 2024, 15:57 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 27
Awarded value £1,014,21520 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 5252 from SMEs
Contracts signed 20latest 1 Aug 2024

17 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracts

  • 1a - Buttington cemetery · D.T. Ground MaintenanceSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £13,665
    Status
    active
  • 1k - Llandrindod Wells cemetery · OTM GROUNDSCARE LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £40,200
    Status
    active
  • 1l - Presteigne cemetery · OTM GROUNDSCARE LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £37,664
    Status
    active
  • 1m - Rhayader cemetery · OTM GROUNDSCARE LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £19,100
    Status
    active
  • 1n - Brecon cemetery · OTM GROUNDSCARE LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £88,747
    Status
    active
  • 1o - Hay-on-Wye cemetery · OTM GROUNDSCARE LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £39,365
    Status
    active
  • 1p - Llanfilo cemetery · OTM GROUNDSCARE LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £5,445
    Status
    active
  • 1q - Llanwrtyd Wells cemetery · OTM GROUNDSCARE LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £17,520
    Status
    active
  • 2a - North Central area (Urban Verges) · JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £97,851
    Status
    active
  • 2b - North East area (Urban Verges) · Land Right Services LtdSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £77,838
    Status
    active
  • 2c - North West area (Urban Verges)

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £37,503
    Status
    active
  • 1b - Castle Caereinion cemetery

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £26,100
    Status
    active
  • 2d - The Mid East area (Urban Verges)

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £55,648
    Status
    active
  • 2e - The Mid West area (Urban Verges)

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £43,191
    Status
    active
  • 2f - South Central area (Urban Verges)

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £41,610
    Status
    active
  • 2g - South West area (Urban Verges)

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £35,699
    Status
    active
  • 3a - Mid zone (Rural Verges)

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £99,936
    Status
    active
  • 3c - South zne (Rural Verges)

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £97,438
    Status
    active
  • 1e - Machynlleth cemetery

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £134,400
    Status
    active
  • 1f - Montgomery cemetery

    Signed
    1 Aug 2024
    Value
    £5,295
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · 1a - Buttington cemetery3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
2 · 1b - Castle Caereinion cemetery3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
3 · 1c - Guilsfield cemetery3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
4 · 1d - Llanfyllin cemetery3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
5 · 1e - Machynlleth cemetery3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
6 · 1f - Montgomery cemetery3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
7 · 1g - Newtown cemetery2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
8 · 1h - Masegwasted cemetery4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad4——
9 · 1i - Knighton cemetery (new site)1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
10 · 1j - Knighton cemetery (old site)1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
11 · 1k - Llandrindod Wells cemetery1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
12 · 1l - Presteigne cemetery1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
13 · 1m - Rhayader cemetery1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
14 · 1n - Brecon cemetery1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
15 · 1o - Hay-on-Wye cemetery1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
16 · 1p - Llanfilo cemetery1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
17 · 1q - Llanwrtyd Wells cemetery1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
18 · 2a - North Central area (Urban Verges)3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
19 · 2b - North East area (Urban Verges)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
20 · 2c - North West area (Urban Verges)3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
21 · 2d - The Mid East area (Urban Verges)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
22 · 2e - The Mid West area (Urban Verges)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
23 · 2f - South Central area (Urban Verges)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
24 · 2g - South West area (Urban Verges)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
25 · 3a - Mid zone (Rural Verges)3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Powys County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Wales, LD1 5LGContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

5 commercial parties on the notice
  • D.T. Ground MaintenanceAwarded supplier 14 hafod cottages , Four crosses, Llanymynech, Wales, Sy226nxContact phone
  • JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LTDAwarded supplier JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LTD, DOLSWYDD, PENYBONT, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, UK, LD15UB
  • Land Right Services LtdAwarded supplier Waen Barn, Maesbury Marsh, Oswestry, UK, SY108JDContact phone
  • OTM GROUNDSCARE LTDAwarded supplier Old Bears Farm, Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, UK, HR35PSContact phone
  • j k jones landscapersAwarded supplier 51 Tre Garth, Machynlleth, UK, SY208HX

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria