PS/25/263 - Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2026-2033)

Overview

Lots (5)

• Lot 1 - Ad Hoc Assistance for Gritting and Snow Clearing Operations within East and South Ayrshire

  Lot 1 will consist of Contractors/farmers etc (Service Providers) along with appropriate vehicles, plant and equipment which could be made available during periods of adverse winter weather to assist with winter maintenance operations on an as and when required basis. It is envisaged there will be a maximum of 6 Contractors appointed to this Lot. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots.

• Lot 2 - Standby Service for the Provision of Winter Treatment Services on Kilmarnock Town Centre Priority Footways (East Ayrshire)

  Lot 2 will consist of a single Contractor, who shall provide a Standby winter footway treatment service using liquid de-icer products (which shall be sodium chloride NaCl (Brine) Spray or on instruction a calcium chloride CaCL2 (Brine) spray) on designated priority footways located within the Kilmarnock Town Centre, with 24/7 availability over a 19 week period. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all.. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots.

• Lot 3 - Standby Service for Provision of Winter Treatment Services on Priority Carriageway Routes (East and South Ayrshire)

  Lot 3 will consist of Contractors/farmers etc (Service Providers) along with appropriate vehicles, plant or equipment that will be on Standby for allocated specific Priority 1 and Priority 2 Carriageway Routes with 24/7 availability over a 25 week period. It is envisaged there will be there will be a maximum of 4 Contractors appointed to this Lot. Please note that Contractors will only receive a Standby Payment if they are allocated routes following award onto this Lot. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required, if any at all.. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots.

• Lot 4 - Standby Service for Provision of Winter Treatment Services on Priority Footway Routes (East Ayrshire)

  Lot 4 will consist of Contractors/farmers etc (Service Providers) along with appropriate vehicles, plant or equipment that will be on Standby for allocated specific Priority 1 and Priority 2 Footway routes with 24/7 availability over a 19 week period. It is envisaged there will be a maximum of 4 Contractors appointed to this Lot. Please note that Contractors will only receive a Standby Payment if they are allocated routes following award onto this Lot. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required, if any at all.. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots.

• Lot 5 - Ad Hoc Assistance for Gritting and Snow Clearing Operations for Sheltered and Supported Living Accommodation within East Ayrshire

  Lot 5 will consist of a single Contractor along with appropriate vehicles, plant or equipment which could be made available during periods of adverse winter weather to assist with winter maintenance operations for Sheltered and Supported Living Accommodation within East Ayrshire on an as and when required basis, for gritting of footpaths and car parks. White Road Salt should be utilised for all areas. There can be no guarantee to the levels of assistance required over the term of the Framework, if any at all.. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots.

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