Tender

Grass Cutting

LYDNEY TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lydney Town Council has initiated a tender for Grass Cutting Contract Services, situated in Lydney, Gloucestershire (postcode GL15 5DX). The contract, which falls under the industry category "Planting and maintenance services of green areas" (CPV 77310000), involves regular maintenance, cutting, and management of grass verges and gateways throughout various locations in Lydney. The tender process is currently in the active stage with the procurement method being an open procedure above threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th December 2024 at 12:00 PM, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2029. The specification highlights the need for twelve verges cuts annually, plus four additional as necessary, and eight gateway cuts annually, plus two additional as necessary, with all cuttings to be appropriately managed for environmental sustainability.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in horticultural services, particularly those specialising in grass cutting, strimming, and landscape management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly appealing given its alignment with typical resource capabilities and experience in localised, recurring maintenance work. Companies that offer environmentally friendly solutions and have flexible operational capabilities to adapt to varying schedules and specific council requirements will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging in this project could provide long-term business growth by establishing a collaborative relationship with the local council and enhancing a company's portfolio with sustainable public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting

Notice Description

Grass Cutting Contract Services required. Contract 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2029 Road Verges * There are a total of 29 grass verges situated over 7 locations. * Total of 12 cuts required per year, plus provision for 4 ad-hoc cuts if so directed. * All grass areas of verges to be cut, strimming up to fences and boundary walls. * Strim around all signs, benches, bins, lamp posts etc. * All grass is to be removed immediately after each cut, or mulched, to reduce the environmental impact and promote biodiversity. * Flexibility must be allowed for variance of cuts to include key markers (e.g. start of season, Bank Holiday, start of school terms, vegetation growth etc.) The Gateways * Total of 8 cuts required per year, plus provision for 2 ad-hoc cuts if so directed. * Cut grass and remove all undergrowth from the road edge (A48) to boundary fences by strimming up to both sides of the road. * Cut all seedlings and thin unwanted/unsightly self-seeded trees as necessary * Do not cut wildflower areas (identified by pegs); during early spring/summer cut around wildflowers and daffodils until they have gone over (or according to Council instruction). * In October, cut down any saplings and any dead and unsightly growth back to the boundary fences to ensure that the early spring wildflowers/daffodils are given the best possible opportunity to display. * Areas are to be cut in their entirety before operatives move on to other areas. * All grass is to be removed immediately after each cut, or mulched, to reduce the environmental impact and promote biodiversity. * Flexibility must be allowed for variance of cuts to include key markers (e.g. start of season, Bank Holiday, start of school terms, vegetation growth etc.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1adff8ed-5ec4-483a-bab4-dfac8d9dbe2c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
LYDNEY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Greenfield
Contact Email
town.clerk@lydneytowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01594842234

Buyer Location

Locality
LYDNEY
Postcode
GL15 5DX
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Electoral Ward
Lydney West & Aylburton
Westminster Constituency
Forest of Dean

Further Information

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