Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 20/02/2025

External Reference: 2025-524254

FTS Reference: 2025-001971

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The North Yorkshire Council
8867655
County Hall, Racecourse Lane,
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
UK
Contact person: Louisa Cordon
Telephone: +44 1609536901
NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88965&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

YORTender Quote/Tender 94517 - Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme
Reference number:  94517
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Authority wished to establish a framework for the delivery of Seasonal Vegetation Cutting services across North Yorkshire covering the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Hambleton
Lot 2 - Richmondshire
Lot 3 - Craven
Lot 4 - Harrogate
Lot 5 - Selby
Lot 6 - Ryedale
Lot 7 - Scarborough
Lot 8 - Yorkshire Wolds Way
Lot 9 - Coast to Coast
Lot 10 - Giant Hogweed Management
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme Lot 1 - Hambleton
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a provider (or number of providers) through a Framework Agreement to cut seasonal vegetation to maintain the public rights of way (PROW) in Hambleton.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

The agreement will start on 1st April 2025 and will be in place for four years until 31st March 2029.
The opportunity is now accessible via the YORTender portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login/asp?B=YORTENDER). Once in the system the tender documents can be found by searching for Quote/Tender 94517 – Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme Lot 2 - Richmondshire
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a provider (or number of providers) through a Framework Agreement to cut seasonal vegetation to maintain the public rights of way (PROW) in Richmondshire.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

The agreement will start on 1st April 2025 and will be in place for four years until 31st March 2029.
The opportunity is now accessible via the YORTender portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login/asp?B=YORTENDER). Once in the system the tender documents can be found by searching for Quote/Tender 94517 – Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme Lot 3 - Craven
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a provider (or number of providers) through a Framework Agreement to cut seasonal vegetation to maintain the public rights of way (PROW) in Craven.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

The agreement will start on 1st April 2025 and will be in place for four years until 31st March 2029.
The opportunity is now accessible via the YORTender portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login/asp?B=YORTENDER). Once in the system the tender documents can be found by searching for Quote/Tender 94517 – Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme Lot 4 - Harrogate
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a provider (or number of providers) through a Framework Agreement to cut seasonal vegetation to maintain the public rights of way (PROW) in Harrogate.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

The agreement will start on 1st April 2025 and will be in place for four years until 31st March 2029.
The opportunity is now accessible via the YORTender portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login/asp?B=YORTENDER). Once in the system the tender documents can be found by searching for Quote/Tender 94517 – Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme Lot 5 - Selby
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a provider (or number of providers) through a Framework Agreement to cut seasonal vegetation to maintain the public rights of way (PROW) in Selby.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

The agreement will start on 1st April 2025 and will be in place for four years until 31st March 2029.
The opportunity is now accessible via the YORTender portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login/asp?B=YORTENDER). Once in the system the tender documents can be found by searching for Quote/Tender 94517 – Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme Lot 6 - Ryedale
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a provider (or number of providers) through a Framework Agreement to cut seasonal vegetation to maintain the public rights of way (PROW) in Ryedale.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

The agreement will start on 1st April 2025 and will be in place for four years until 31st March 2029.
The opportunity is now accessible via the YORTender portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login/asp?B=YORTENDER). Once in the system the tender documents can be found by searching for Quote/Tender 94517 – Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme Lot 7 - Scarborough
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a provider (or number of providers) through a Framework Agreement to cut seasonal vegetation to maintain the public rights of way (PROW) in Scarborough.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

The agreement will start on 1st April 2025 and will be in place for four years until 31st March 2029.
The opportunity is now accessible via the YORTender portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login/asp?B=YORTENDER). Once in the system the tender documents can be found by searching for Quote/Tender 94517 – Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme Lot 8 - Yorkshire Wolds Way
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a provider (or number of providers) through a Framework Agreement to cut seasonal vegetation to maintain the public rights of way (PROW) along the Yorkshire Wolds Way.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

The agreement will start on 1st April 2025 and will be in place for four years until 31st March 2029.
The opportunity is now accessible via the YORTender portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login/asp?B=YORTENDER). Once in the system the tender documents can be found by searching for Quote/Tender 94517 – Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme Lot 9 - Coast to Coast
Lot No:  9
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a provider (or number of providers) through a Framework Agreement to cut seasonal vegetation to maintain the public rights of way (PROW) along the Coast to Coast route.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

The agreement will start on 1st April 2025 and will be in place for four years until 31st March 2029.
The opportunity is now accessible via the YORTender portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login/asp?B=YORTENDER). Once in the system the tender documents can be found by searching for Quote/Tender 94517 – Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme Lot 10 - Giant Hogweed Management
Lot No:  10
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE2 -  North Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a provider (or number of providers) through a Framework Agreement to manage Giant Hogweed on or around the public rights of way (PROW) in North Yorkshire.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

The agreement will start on 1st April 2025 and will be in place for four years until 31st March 2029.
The opportunity is now accessible via the YORTender portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login/asp?B=YORTENDER). Once in the system the tender documents can be found by searching for Quote/Tender 94517 – Seasonal Vegetation Cutting Programme.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  20
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  20/02/2025
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  20/02/2025
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of England and Wales
The Strand
London
UK

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

The Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079476000