Tender

CBC-0692-T-CE Highways Grass Cutting

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Dec 2016 at 11:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting tenders for the "CBC-0692-T-CE Highways Grass Cutting" contract, which focuses on maintaining rural highways and associated works. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and is classified as grassing and horticultural services with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2017 for a period of two years, with an optional extension of up to two additional years. Interested firms must submit their completed tenders electronically via the In-Tend system by 12:00 noon on 27th January 2017, with responses after this time disregarded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping, horticultural services, and highway maintenance. Companies with experience in rural service delivery and capability in managing vegetation and hedge maintenance will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of applicant firms, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to potentially engage with this contract, thereby facilitating growth in the public services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-0692-T-CE Highways Grass Cutting

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5577d8a8-e9af-492a-bdb5-5cf468c20791
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

77300000 - Horticultural services

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
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
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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