Tender

Grass Cutting and Hedge-cutting Tender - Cemetery, Churchyard and Verges

MAREHAM LE FEN PARISH COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2025 at 14:06

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12 Apr 2025 at 18:00

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12 Apr 2025 at 17:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Mareham le Fen Parish Council in Lincolnshire has issued a tender for grounds maintenance services, specifically for grass cutting and hedge trimming around the Cemetery, Churchyard, and village verges. The procurement falls under the industry category of Grounds maintenance services (CPV 77314000) with an additional classification for Tree pruning and hedge trimming (CPV 77340000). The contract will commence in May 2025 and run through to late October 2025, with potential for an annual extension till October 2026. Contractors interested in submitting their bids have until 25 April 2025, 12:00 PM to do so. The procurement stage is currently active, and the procurement method selected is a competitive quotation (limited method) below the threshold.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and horticultural services to establish or expand their presence in the Lincolnshire region. The contract's structure into four lots depending on frequency and equipment necessities allows for flexibility, making it suitable for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses equipped for seasonal grounds maintenance work, with expertise in grass and hedge cutting, will find this tender particularly fitting, offering growth through steady service provision and the potential for annual contract extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting and Hedge-cutting Tender - Cemetery, Churchyard and Verges

Notice Description

Mareham le Fen Parish Council, Lincolnshire seeks contractors to provide a grass-cutting service for the Cemetery, Churchyard and road and path verges throughout the village. Plus periodic hedge cutting around the Cemetery and Churchyard during the growing season. A contract starting in May 2025 until late-October 2025 is available with the potential for one annual extension until 31 October 2026. The contract is broken down into 4 lots based on the frequency and equipment that may be required for each part.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd37bb5-2c52-4936-b22d-fa72f92687c1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAREHAM LE FEN PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN4 4YG
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Coningsby & Mareham
Westminster Constituency
Louth and Horncastle

Further Information

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