Tender

Leicestershire Rural Grass Cutting

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2017 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is initiating a tender for the "Leicestershire Rural Grass Cutting" service, classified under agricultural services. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with bids due by 2nd February 2017. Contractors can tender for one or both lots, covering specified districts in Leicestershire, with a service period from 1st March 2017 to 31st October 2017. The anticipated contract value is approximately £70,000 for each lot, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in horticultural services, particularly those with capacity for rural grass cutting and experience in managing vegetation in public spaces. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is no limit on the number of lots awarded to a single contractor, offering a chance to secure contracts for both lots. Companies with the ability to deliver three planned grass cuts and provide necessary equipment, such as tractors and flails, would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Leicestershire Rural Grass Cutting

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Council) is seeking to identify and appoint up to two Contractors to provide a Rural Grass cutting service. The service is split into two Lots as follows: - Lot 1 consisting of the Harborough district and parts of Blaby district. - Lot 2 consisting of Hinckley & Bosworth, North West Leicestershire and Charnwood districts. The Council will self-deliver the Melton district of the County. The Contract will be awarded for the 2017 rural grass cutting season only with a service period between 1st March 2017 and 31st October 2017. Tenderers can submit tenders for one or both Lots. There is no limit on the number of Lots a tenderer can be awarded. The Employer intends to appoint one Contractor for each Lot. The anticipated contract value is estimated at PS70,000 for each Lot. The service consists of the following elements: - 3x Planned rural grass cuts consisting of ; 1x Visibility Grass Cut Only, 2x Single Swathe flail cut and Visibility Grass Cuts. - The supply of; Tractor, Tractor Driver, Flail and Fuel for Engineer Instructed Day Works as required. - Temporary Traffic Management All plant engaged on the flail mowing operation shall be fitted with working GPS tracker devices capable of displaying real time information of the plant whereabouts. The Contractor shall arrange for an internet link so that the Employer can have access to the plant real time whereabouts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08383d89-45c0-4ee4-85fa-5bd962589234
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f92882-4a90-48f1-8ca9-30cb0d451167
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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