NHS SBS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE & ASSOCIATED SERVICES Framework (10501)
A Prior Information Notice
by NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- not specified
- Value
- £-£100M
- Sector
- ENVIRONMENT
- Published
- 20 Mar 2023
- Delivery
- not specified
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
United Kingdom:
1 buyer
- NHS Shared Business Services Hertfordshire
Description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Including the following specialised grounds and associated Lots: Lot 1 - Grounds Maintenance Services Lot 2 - Tree Care and Inspections Lot 3 - Winter Services Lot 4 - Fencing (including security fencing) Lot 5 - Pest Control Lot 6 - Knotweed Treatment Lot 7 - Hard Surface Landscaping Services Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
Lot Division
| 1 | Grounds Maintenance Services Provision of grounds maintenance services to include grass cutting, bed and border, maintenance, litter picking, leaf clearance, weeding, stimming, lawn care, flora display, lawn treatment, hedge cuttings, planting and fly tipping removal. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live in early 2024. |
| 2 | Tree Care & Inspections Provision of planned tree care services to include maintenance, inspection, tree clearing, pruning, and planting. The service will also offer consultation and advice service as and when required. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live in early 2024 |
| 3 | Winter Services Provision of winter services to include gritting services, pre-treatment solutions, snow clearance and salt treatment. Suppliers are expected to be able to provide flexible and adjustable solutions to approved organisations which include manual and mechanical solutions. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live in early 2024. |
| 4 | Fencing (including security fencing) Provision of fencing services to include safety fencing, security fencing, panel fencing and mesh fencing. This lot includes repair of existing fencing and new installations. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live in early 2024. |
| 5 | Pest Control The Supplier is to provide a pest control services for the premises, in order to keep approved organisations premises free from rodents, birds, insects and other pests. The Supplier shall provide a full suite of pest control measures for dealing with a range of pests encountered by Approved Organisations. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live in early 2024. |
| 6 | Knotweed Treatment Provision of a sustainable Knotweed service treatment solution across a variety of public sector settings. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live in early 2024. |
| 7 | Hard Surface Landscaping Services Provision of a hard landscape services across public sector settings. Services to be provided include landscaping works for hospitals, parks, gardens, schools, playgrounds, parks, and roads. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live in early 2024. |
CPV Codes
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 90511300 - Litter collection services
- 03452000 - Trees
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 15981320 - Snow
- 34144420 - Salt spreaders
- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
- 34928310 - Safety fencing
- 44231000 - Made-up fencing panels
- 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 24613100 - Bird-scaring cartridges
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
- 90923000 - Rat-disinfestation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks
- 45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens
- 45112713 - Landscaping work for roof gardens
- 45112714 - Landscaping work for cemeteries
- 45112721 - Landscaping work for golf courses
- 45112722 - Landscaping work for riding areas
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
- 45112740 - Landscaping work for airports
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
Indicators
- Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
Other Information
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. This PIN Notice is seeking expressions of interest and responses to our RFI document from interested suppliers, this will help shape our new Framework and ensure it is reflective of the best practices that exist across the supply market ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the ground's maintenance & associated markets. To participate in our limited market engagement exercise please download the RFI questionnaire from Contracts Finder https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c9997d-7444-4e65-aced-d18109... and complete and return to nsbs.estatesfacilities@nhs.net by Friday 14th April 2023 5:00pm. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) reserves the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS SBS is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a Procurement will take place and NHS SBS reserves the right to defer from any Procurement entirely. NHS SBS intends to hold market engagement sessions during March and April 2023 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework Agreement. NHS SBS will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this PIN. The date in II.3) is the estimated date of publication, please monitor Find a Tender Service https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search for the publication of the relevant high value contract notice.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-03b447
- FTS 008001-2023