Tender

Grounds Maintenance Service Contract 2025-2028

CHILTON TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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22 Nov 2024 at 10:07

Tender Notice
Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chilton Town Council is seeking qualified and experienced contractors for a comprehensive Grounds Maintenance Service Contract covering the period from 2025 to 2028. This tender pertains to the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services industry, with specific services including grass cutting, planting and maintenance of flower beds, hedge trimming, grave digging, and cemetery grounds maintenance. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested contractors need to submit their tenders by 12:00 on 29th November 2024. The contract is valued at GBP 50,000 annually and will be executed in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the landscaping, horticulture, and grounds maintenance sectors to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, which can lead to stable revenue over a three-year period. With requirements for certifications and specific equipment detailed in the tender documents, businesses capable of meeting these conditions will find this contract beneficial for sustained growth and market visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Service Contract 2025-2028

Notice Description

We are looking for qualified and experienced contractors to submit their tenders for the provision of comprehensive grounds maintenance services (grass cutting, planting and maintenance of flower beds, hedge trimming, etc) as well as grave digging and grounds maintenance of a cemetery. Please complete the questions in the tender document, providing any qualification documentation and certificates as required. All responses should be provided on a letter head document and signed. Please also complete the Price Schedule spreadsheet by completing the column shaded darker blue with the unit price for the item and also the lighter blue area for any equipment you would use, if required for that role (eg type of mower). Please see Tender Document for how to submit your tender and by when. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE: the figures requested are the unit costs for ONE year. The contract costs are for ONE year but the contract length would be THREE years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7330d62f-5f06-4306-8fae-a9cc188b3b71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beec66fd-bc5b-46ea-9a55-be38af0960ef
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
CHILTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHILTON
Postcode
DL17 0HE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Chilton
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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