Award

Verge Mowing and Hedge Cutting Services

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2024 at 09:54

Award Notice
Tender

30 May 2024 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract awarded by Kirklees Council focuses on "Verge Mowing and Hedge Cutting Services," classified under the industry category "Verge maintenance work" (CPV code 45233229). The services encompass mechanical flailing of hedges and mowing of highway verges using tractor-mounted flail mowers/cutters for safety and maintenance. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure (below threshold). The contract covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region within the United Kingdom and includes a contract period from 13 August 2024 to 13 August 2027. The initial tender period concluded on 19 June 2024, with the award being active from 13 August 2024 and published on 1 October 2024. The total contract value is £150,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in agricultural and landscaping services, particularly firms experienced with mechanical flailing and verge maintenance. The contract is particularly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), given the open procedure's accessible nature. Companies that can efficiently manage the safety and maintenance of public highways and spaces will find this contract advantageous for leveraging their expertise to secure steady, long-term work in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Verge Mowing and Hedge Cutting Services

Notice Description

The scope of this contract covers mechanical flailing of hedges and mowing of highway verges using tractor-mounted flail mowers/cutters. It deals with cutting for safety and maintenance, along public highways, and boundaries of allotments and public open spaces. Please see further details within the Specification (Appendix 1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-969838ed-5089-42aa-b239-5d0f445d9741
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/312ecb60-2854-4112-90b8-d72b2f60b5b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2024 - 13 Aug 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G & A ELLIS CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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