Tender

PQ0550 Cut and Collect Services (hay cut and bale)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has initiated a tender process for a contract titled "PQ0550 Cut and Collect Services (hay cut and bale)," classified under the agricultural services industry. The aim is to procure services for cutting, baling, wrapping, and transporting hay across three specified sites in Birmingham, divided into three lots: Woodgate Valley Country Park (B32 3DS), Hilltop Nature Reserve (B20 1NL), and New Hall Valley Country Park (B76 1QU). The competitive quotation process, deemed necessary due to the below-threshold contract scope, will conclude with the submission deadline on 1st August 2025 at 12 pm. The contract period is weather-dependent, projected to run from 11th August to 8th September 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in agricultural and grounds maintenance services to expand their business. The project is structured into separate lots, allowing bidders to tailor their offers to specific areas, thus maximising their strengths and resources. Ultimately, the contract will be awarded to the supplier who meets the quality requirements and submits the lowest-priced bid, promoting fair competition. Engaging with this tender can enhance business visibility and reputation by aligning with a reputable public sector buyer such as Birmingham City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0550 Cut and Collect Services (hay cut and bale)

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council requires a supplier to provide a service for the cropping, baling, wrapping and transportation of hay at three sites in Birmingham during the August - September period of this year. Start and End dates are weather dependant. These three sites have been divided into three lots as set out below: Lot 1. Woodgate Valley Country Park Sites (Main, Bartley Woods, Pinewoods) (B32 3DS) Lot 2. Hilltop Nature Reserve (B20 1NL) Lot 3. New Hall Valley Country Park (B76 1QU) Please see attached appendices A-E for site maps You may bid for any single lot and all lots. The supplier that passes the quality stage and has the lowest price will the contract for that particular lot. The tender submission deadline is 12pm - 1st August 2025. Please return your quotation document and all other documents in the checklist (Appendix 1) to joshua.bough@birmingham.gov.uk before the deadline. All returns after the deadline wont be evaluated. For further details please see the attached quotation document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7457d1-5a86-4af6-a868-9d28e6f793ef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 8 Sep 2025 30 days
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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