Grounds Maintenance Services 2022-2026

Concepts

• grounds maintenance
• provision of grounds maintenance services
• kirkwall
• grounds maintenance services
• term service contract
• maintenance
• weed control
• year period
• grass
• small trees

Location

Orkney Islands: Orkney mainland, linked south isles and Hoy

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026

Total Quantity or Scope

To provide grounds maintenance services across the Orkney mainland, linked south isles and Hoy. This will include grass cutting, strimming, weed control, maintenance of planting including shrubs and small trees. Note this will be a term service contract for the four year period from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for one further year subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in the contract.

Renewal Options

Employer has option to extend for one additional 12 month period subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in the contract

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

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