Tender

Maintenance and Improvement Works to Public Rights of Way in the County of Leicestershire

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2024 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking tenders for the maintenance and improvement of the Public Rights of Way (PROW) network throughout the county. This open procurement process focuses on vegetation clearance, hedge cutting, tree maintenance, and the installation and repair of footpaths and related structures over a three-year contract period from 2nd December 2024 to 1st December 2027. The funding allocated for this project is £2,000,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 18th October 2024. The project falls under multiple CPV classifications, including footpath construction and various surface works, situated in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, and construction services. Firms experienced in reactive and programmed maintenance using a variety of tools, including strimmers, chainsaws, and larger machinery for vegetation and tree maintenance, will find this contract advantageous. Engaging with this project allows businesses to work collaboratively with local landowners to ensure the safety and accessibility of a 1,900-mile network, thereby enhancing their regional footprint and service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Improvement Works to Public Rights of Way in the County of Leicestershire

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of maintenance and improvement works to the Public Rights of Way (PROW) network in the county of Leicestershire. Required services include, but are not limited to, vegetation clearance, hedge cutting, tree maintenance, repairs, maintenance and installation of footpaths, bridleways, byways, bridges, ditch crossings, fences, gates, stiles, finger posts, way markers etc. Reactive and programmed maintenance and repair services will be required. Much of the vegetation clearance will need to be carried out by strimmer and hand tools since many sites can't be accessed with sit on plant, though some sites may facilitate ride on machinery. Larger hedge trimmers and chainsaws will be required to clear heavier vegetation. Tree maintenance will normally require the use of a chainsaw and may require the movement of larger timbers The appointed supplier will be required to liaise and communicate with private land owners in order to gain access to sites and carry out essential services. All services required are aimed at keeping the 1,900 mile Leicestershire PROW network open, accessible and safe for members of the public to use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d55b890-d358-4da7-bde6-669dc9706261
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f97e7ad-e644-4bd6-ad54-728b13fca552
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233200 - Various surface works

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

45233250 - Surfacing work except for roads

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 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
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
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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