Award

Rural Verge Cutting

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Apr 2022 at 13:27

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jan 2022 at 10:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for a contract titled "Rural Verge Cutting." This initiative falls within the Horticultural Services industry category and aims to maintain roadside vegetation in rural Dorset, covering activities such as cutting highway verges and visibility splays. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 18 February 2022. The contract commenced on 1 April 2022 and will run for two years, concluding on 31 March 2024, with a total contract value of £400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in horticultural services, particularly those focused on verge maintenance and landscape management. Interested businesses should be equipped to handle rural vegetation management and exhibit a strong understanding of compliance with local council standards. Suppliers that align with these requirements will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rural Verge Cutting

Notice Description

Dorset Council is seeking tenders for maintenance of the roadside vegetation on the rural road network to include the cutting of Highway verges, visibility splays and other areas of vegetation adjacent to the Highway within the rural roads of Dorset, over a 2 year contract term commencing 01 April 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5114921d-60fb-4b14-8979-7d101ddfdd7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

77300000 - Horticultural services

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Langston
Contact Email
adam.langston@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221250

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J.S.ROSE COUNTRYSIDECONTRACTOR

Further Information

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