SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area

Description

The Scottish Prison Service seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide Grounds Maintenance Services across the specified central area establishments. The contract will include both Scheduled Grounds Maintenance Services and Additional Services, as required throughout the year. The scope of services will include, but is not limited to: site wide grass cutting (including meadow grass areas) during the grass cutting season from mid March to late October; maintenance of internal and external grounds; upkeep of grass verges, trees, hedges, and flower beds; litter picking; fence maintenance; weed control; and the treatment and disposal of invasive species, including Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed, in line with relevant legislation and guidance. Tree maintenance will include an annual inspection and reporting process, together with any necessary remedial works. Meadow grass and hedge maintenance will be undertaken at defined intervals. The Supplier will also be responsible for the removal and environmentally responsible disposal of all green waste arising from the service. Full tender shall be available through PCS-T. Lot 1: The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.