Tender

Rural Grass, Hedge and Grip Cutting Service

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2017 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is seeking tenders for a "Rural Grass, Hedge and Grip Cutting Service" with a total estimated value of £1,700,000. This procurement falls under the category of planting and maintenance services of green areas (CPV code: 77310000). The tender is currently in the active stage, following an open procurement method. The tender period will close on 8th December 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018, with an expected end date of 31st March 2020. The project will be divided into two lots, serving the northern and southern regions of the county, including various districts across the East Midlands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in landscape maintenance, horticultural services, and related fields. Businesses that specialise in grass cutting, hedge trimming, and temporary traffic management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity to partner with Leicestershire County Council could not only enhance the service portfolio of these businesses but also provide a steady stream of income throughout the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rural Grass, Hedge and Grip Cutting Service

Notice Description

The service consists of the following elements: -3x Planned rural grass cuts consisting of Single Swathe and Visibility Grass Cuts -Targeted Junction visibility splay grass cutting -Return visits for top-up to Full Width Grass Cut (Provisional) 2 / 5 -1x Planned Rural Hedge Cut -1x Planned Rural Grip Cut -The supply of Plant / equipment and operators for Engineer Instructed Day Works as required -Temporary Traffic Management The Employer intends to appoint two Contractors to provide the service. Lot 1 will cover the southern part of the county including the districts of Harborough, Blaby, Oadby & Wigston and parts of Hinckley & Bosworth. Lot 1 will also work on all the High Speed roads across the County. Lot 2 will cover the northern part of the county including the districts of Melton, Charnwood and North West Leicestershire and parts of Hinckley and Bosworth. The actual boundaries of work ordered will be varied slightly to balance the work between the two Lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-180cbbf2-470d-4073-8cfb-4b98cac627b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c0cbca-a1fb-4be6-be54-7313cd342f6b
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

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROFT
Postcode
LE9 3GE
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
Fosse Stoney Cove
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

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