Tender

Grass-cutting

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Sep 2019 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Prudhoe Town Council is inviting tenders for a grass-cutting contract, covering the period from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. This procurement falls under the landscape gardening services category and is based in Prudhoe, Northumberland (NE42). The open procedure has a submission deadline of 1st November 2019 at 12 noon, with a total estimated contract value of £25,000. The Council will review bids prior to a decision at a meeting on 13th November 2019, ensuring that the selected contractor will maintain various designated grassed areas to high standards of cleanliness and presentation.

This lucrative tender represents a solid opportunity for businesses within the landscape gardening and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in public works and environmental care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they can demonstrate relevant experience and present the necessary certifications, including risk assessments and insurance documentation. This contract could help successful bidders expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in local government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass-cutting

Notice Description

Prudhoe Town Council is inviting tenders for grass cutting for the three-year period from 2020-2023. The specification is detailed below. SPECIFICATION The Town Council has responsibility for the following grassed areas which are the subject of this contract: Schedule 6 - open grassed area that borders woodland and the west-bound carriageway of the B6395, opposite The Falcon, immediately after the bus shelter at Cottier Grange and up to Priestclose Cottages entrance. An area of wild flowers is being created one-metre from the woodland in this area also. Schedule 7 - open grassed area with formal bedding display atop located off the B6395, Beech Grove South. Schedule 8 - grass-cutting at the Western Gateway into the town. One area that borders the footpath adjacent to the west-bound carriageway of the B6395 and another on the turning off the A695 (travelling east) onto the B6395. An area for wild flowers is being created one-metre from the fence-line in this area also. Schedule 9 - Station Roundabout and all grassed areas off Station Roundabout. Schedule 10 - The Prudhoe Badger bankside. Schedule 11 - open grassed area opposite Castle Lea on the west-bound carriageway of the A695, bordering woodland. Schedule 12 - sloped grass verge that immediately borders the west-bound carriageway of the B6395 West Road, immediately after West Road Cemetery and up to Beech Grove South. Schedule 13 - sloped grass verges on both sides of Station Road from Front Street to Station Roundabout. Schedule 14 - Highfield Park on Highfield Lane. A large open field with cutting and strimming required. The Council is the body responsible for the maintenance of these locations, save in respect of any statutory responsibility for grass cutting lying with Northumberland County Council as the Highway Authority. The Council requires the Contractor to maintain the specified locations to the highest standards of presentation, cleanliness and tidiness. All work will be carried out within the town of Prudhoe (NE42). All contractors are required to carry out an accompanied visit to all areas prior to submitting their tender. You are requested to submit your tender on Tender Document 2 as required, additional information may be presented if felt necessary. The successful company will be required to enter into a contract with Prudhoe Town Council and this will require the production of all relevant certification including a Risk Assessment of the work to be carried out and copies of Public and Employee Liability Insurance. You may wish to submit these documents with your tender. VALUE RANGE The contract is estimated to be valued from PS25,000. PROCUREMENT TIMESCALES Tenders must be received by Friday 1st November 2019 at 12 noon. Full details will be reviewed by a small group of Councillors in advance of the meeting of the Planning, Contract and Works Committee, being held on 13th November 2019. A decision will be made at this meeting and all parties will be

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b84de6d-ce2b-4c79-a957-7001fa83fdfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09fd1b52-d92c-4376-979c-5c343aa20fe1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
SARAH EDEN
Contact Email
sarah.eden@prudhoetowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01661835487

Buyer Location

Locality
PRUDHOE
Postcode
NE42 5AA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Prudhoe South
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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