Tender

Provision of Hay Cutting & Bailing, Hedge Cutting & Trimming Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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Tender

03 Mar 2021 at 17:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon is currently seeking proposals for the "Provision of Hay Cutting & Bailing, Hedge Cutting & Trimming Service." This procurement falls under the horticultural services industry category and will be based in Uxbridge, England. The open tender will close on 7th April 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 6th June 2021, running for a period of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The total contract value is approximately £685,000, and it aims to consolidate these essential services for the borough’s extensive green spaces, including over 200 parks and nature reserves.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural services, particularly those with expertise in hay cutting, bailing, and hedge maintenance. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are well-suited to participate, as the procurement is designed to encourage competition among smaller providers. Companies that can demonstrate experience in maintaining large public parks and managing diverse green spaces will likely find themselves in a strong position to secure this valuable contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hay Cutting & Bailing, Hedge Cutting & Trimming Service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon is intending to entering into an agreement for a hay cutting & baling service and also a hedge cutting & trimming service. The London of Hillingdon is the second largest borough in London with over 200 green spaces covering approximately 1,800 acres. Across the borough, there are formal gardens, town parks and informal nature conservation and country parks, as well as over 100 children's play areas. In addition, Hillingdon currently have 60 green flag sites, a National Nature Reserve at Ruislip Woods and over 40 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs), all of which are open to the public. The purpose of this tender is to award the contract to one supplier to provide a hay cutting and bailing service as well as a hedge cutting and trimming services as per the specification contained within the tender documents. Hillingdon intend to award a three plus two contract(3+2) year contract starting in June 2021. Additional information: The full suite of tender documents are free to access via our tender portal, www.capitalesourcing.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4f3f75-85d9-40fc-a159-ea38dcf955f3
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£685,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jun 2021 - 5 Jun 2024 3-4 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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