Tender

Highways Grass Cutting

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2016 at 08:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the "Highways Grass Cutting" service, primarily aimed at maintaining the rural highways network and associated works, including hedge and vegetation maintenance. This public procurement process, classified under the CPV category of grassing services, is currently in the planning stage with a submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on 27th January 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2017, with a potential duration of two years, plus up to two additional years through flexible extensions. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the council's In-Tend system to ensure consideration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in grass cutting and maintenance services, especially those that have experience with similar contracts. Companies from the public, private, and voluntary sectors are encouraged to submit bids, and potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate relevant expertise and provide references. This contract can be particularly beneficial for businesses looking to expand their operations in public sector contracts, as well as those seeking to establish a long-term partnership with a local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Grass Cutting

Notice Description

To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Highways Grass Cutting - The contract is predominantly covering the rural (generally outside towns and villages) highways network and associated works. This tender documentation details the scope and extent of the Rural Highways Network and Associated Services (including hedge/vegetation maintenance) required by the Authority to be provided at the locations contained in the Appendices to the Specification and the Pricing Schedule. It is anticipated the Contract shall be effective from the 1st April 2017 with a contract term of 2 years plus another 2 years flexible extension period (1 year +1 year). Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "in-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 27/01/2017, tenders received after that time will be excluded. Help and support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all firms quoting, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Please view the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. Additional information: Prospective contractors must be able to demonstrate previous experience of similar work and be prepared to provide references. Applications are welcome from single organisations or consortia from the public, private and voluntary/community sector To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cd3f053-535f-42d9-bdfc-cc2c6c8fc66f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e848f14f-a189-41eb-b309-0365cecf651a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Edmunds
Contact Email
claire.edmunds@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNSTABLE
Postcode
LU6 1LF
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Dunstable North
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Further Information

Notice Documents

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