Official UK procurement notice
Ground Maintenance Services at Properties in Care - Stirling Region
Authority: Historic Environment Scotland
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe general types of grounds maintenance that HES shall require is likely to include the following elements:
the mowing of all lawns, semi-coarse grasslands, slopes, ramparts
trimming of all lawn edges
strimming around the bases of walls, trees and signs
the application of approved herbicides as and when specified
weed control of all footpaths, car park, road gutters and gravel areas
gardening duties are to be carried out on landscaped areas and will include the weeding, forking, pruning and the application of fertilisers as specified in the contract documentation
leave and branch clearing duties may also be required.
- Recurrence: If all extensions are used up then this will be advertised during 2028
CPV: Grassing services · Grounds maintenance services · Weed-clearance services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance…AwardedRenewal
Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for Stirling Castle and surrounding areas during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required. The general types of grounds maintenance that HES shall require is likely to include the following elements:
the mowing of all lawns, semi-coarse grasslands, slopes, ramparts
trimming of all lawn edges
strimming around the bases of walls, trees and signs
the application of approved herbicides as and when specified
weed control of all footpaths, car park, road gutters and gravel areas
gardening duties are to be carried out on landscaped areas and will include the weeding, forking, pruning and the application of fertilisers as specified in the contract documentation
leave and branch clearing duties may also be required.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 60
- Price: 40
- Economic & financial standing
HES use Scotbis, an independent provider of business credit reports, to assess the financial standing of tenderers. The overall aim of this assessment is to ensure, as far as possible, that any potential Supplier will not have financial difficulties that endanger their ability to perform the Contract. If financial information cannot be gained from that source Historic Environment Scotland will request that you provide full audited accounts for the last full financial year. If Suppliers cannot provide any of the assurances as detailed above, and it is determined by HES that your financial strength is not adequate, then your company may not pass the financial evaluation. If you can provide the assurances as detailed above, HES may explore these options with you before determining whether your company can be taken forward in this procurement exercise. Bank details may also be sought to support the above
Minimum: Employers (compulsory) Liability Insurance - GDP 5 million Public Liability Insurance - GDP 10 million
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
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
- Yes · If all extensions are used up then this will be advertised during 2028
- First published
- 16 Oct 2023, 09:50 BST
- Last source update
- 5 Jan 2024, 15:50 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 21 Nov 2023 – …
- Authority reference
HES/C/4230- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-000392- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-040c26Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: Suppliers must identify any clauses from the terms and conditions that may cause an issue when submitting your tender response. HES will not negotiate at contract award or post contract award. (SC Ref:754510)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 21 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 21 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
21 Nov 2023 → 5 Jan 2024 · 3 dates- Submission deadline21 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened21 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published5 Jan 2024, 15:50 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete5 Jan 2024, 15:50 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurture Landscapes Ltd | — | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 000392-2024-HES/C/4230-1 · Nurture Landscapes Ltd
- Signed
- 5 Jan 2024
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance… | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 0 | — | £29,646 – £55,739 |
| Whole notice | — | — | — | £29,646 – £55,739 |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of Peace CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Nurture LandscapesAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.