PS/20/14 Surface Dressing Framework 2021-2025 (including first works order 2021)

Description

Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) is a shared integrated roads and transportation service established in 2014 and provides the combined roads service for East and South Ayrshire Councils. The Service is delivered with the overall objective of improving the road and transportation service in both Council areas. The Framework Contract scope is supply and application of carriageway surface dressing or supply and application of binder only at sites within East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire. These works may include pre patching, ironwork repairs, white lining and minor screeding works etc. Lot 1: The Framework Contract scope is supply and application of carriageway surface dressing or supply and application of binder only at sites within East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire. These works may include pre patching, ironwork repairs, white lining and minor screeding works etc. The first works order (2021) shall be included in this Invitation to Tender and shall form the basis of the Framework Contract / first package of works evaluation. The Framework Contract shall be in accordance with the rights and obligations of the Employer (Client) and the Contractor (Supplier) as regulated by the NEC4 Framework Contract (June 2017). Contracts awarded through the Framework will be subject to the conditions of the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (June 2017). The Framework will commence early March 2021 to late February 2023 with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years. The first Works Order 2021 will commence 1st May 2021 and end 30th September 2021. Additional information: Depending on the level of competition, the Council may choose to award the Framework only or the First Works Order only or both. This decision is at the sole discretion of East Ayrshire Council.