Tender

Playpark grass cutting

THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER

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23 May 2017 at 12:35

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22 May 2017 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Thetford Town Council is seeking tenders for the "Playpark grass cutting" contract, which falls under the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services industry category. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with quotations required to be submitted by 12 noon on 15th June 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2017 and will run until 31st March 2020, covering various play areas across Thetford, Norfolk, with a budget range of £2,000 to £5,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in landscaping and maintenance services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in grass cutting, shrubbery maintenance, and weed management would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could help businesses gain a foothold in local government contracts, expand their client base, and showcase their services across multiple play areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Playpark grass cutting

Notice Description

944/16 PLAY PARK TENDER MAINTENANCE THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL Thetford Town Council is Seeking Tenders for the Grass Cutting, weed spraying and shrubbery maintenance of the Town Council Play Areas, Thetford TTC/2017/002 Overall Requirement This is a three year contract with a reserved annual break clause by Thetford Town Council (to be the subject of an annual satisfactory performance review of the contractor). To Commence on 1st of July 2017 and ceasing on 31 March 2020. To carry out the grass cutting, weed spraying and shrubbery maintenance of the Thetford play areas. Contract to be carried out in accordance with the specification below at the following sites:- Play Area Post Code Special features Richard Easton Way Play Area IP24 1ED Two grassed areas & play area. Brandon Rd Play Area IP24 3NE Grassed area around play equipment Elm Rd IP24 3HH Immediate area around basketball hoops and benches Edinburgh Way IP24 1DS Fenced in play area Bergamont Close IP24 2XE Fenced in play area, planting and maintenance of shrubbery beds Pine Close IP24 3LA Fenced in play area Harriet Martineau IP24 1TR Fenced in play area, maintenance of shrubbery and grass inside the fenced area Redcastle IP24 3PT Fenced in play area, grassed area around equipment. Fairfields IP24 1JW Fenced in play area Ramsey Close IP24 2LS Strim the area Specification - Works Schedule Grass cutting and general maintenance * Supply all machinery and operatives to mow fortnightly March to October (17 visits). * Remove all litter and debris before commencing the mowing process. Shrubbery/Hedges * To supply all the equipment and operatives twice yearly (Outside nesting season). * Remove all litter and debris before commencing. * To maintain the top and sides of all the shrubbery surrounding. * To remove all the annual growth and remove all arising from the site. Herbicide spraying Supply NPTC qualified and certified operatives to include chemical, to apply to hard surfaces, expansion joints, gravelled areas, on two occasions per year. Quotation Requirements: * Written quotation (Annual Cost per year - Years 1 to 3 showing inflationary increases if desired) i.e. Year 1 - PSxx.xx Year 2 - PSxx.xx Year 3 - PSxx.xx Copy of public liability insurance * Copy of company Health and Safety Policy * Method Statements * Risk Assessments Failure to supply any of the above will result in the Tender being rejected. Contact name and number: Tina Cunnell, Town Clerk, (01842) 754247. Quotations to be received by 12 noon on Thursday 15th of June. . Payment terms will be monthly (on invoice) at: * Annual Cost divided by 4 quarterly payable on receipt of quarter invoice. Sealed inner envelopes to be clearly marked 'Tender - Play park grass cutting, For the Attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AP. Tel: 01842 754247. Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d746518-526e-4847-a8f0-b763835ea583
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381ab8aa-d6ba-449c-9732-50cf063383c8
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 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
THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THETFORD
Postcode
IP24 2AT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Thetford Castle
Westminster Constituency
South West Norfolk

Further Information

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