Tender

Urban Grass, Shrub and Hedge Cutting PIN

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Apr 2017 at 10:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is initiating a tender process for the "Urban Grass, Shrub and Hedge Cutting PIN," aimed at landscaping works within the County of Kent, specifically in Maidstone, Dartford, Gravesham, Canterbury, Thanet, and Swale. This tender, which is currently in the planning stage, seeks to engage suppliers prior to the formal tender publication later this year. The open procurement method allows for market feedback and is expected to begin accepting bids by the deadline on 8 May 2017. The anticipated contract value ranges from £1.5 million to £2.2 million, with a contract period set to run from 1 January 2018 until 31 December 2023.

This opportunity offers significant potential for growth within the landscaping industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in urban maintenance and horticultural services. Companies prepared to provide effective grass, shrub, and hedge cutting services, as well as those interested in engaging in market discussions, may find this tender to be an advantageous avenue for future contracts. Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest via the Kent Business Portal and attend a market engagement session scheduled for the week commencing 22 May 2017 at the KCC Aylesford Highways Depot.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urban Grass, Shrub and Hedge Cutting PIN

Notice Description

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY, This is not a Contract Advert. PIN Reference: 2017-000035 The Kent County Council will be publishing a tender for Urban Grass, Shrub and Hedge Cutting later this year. The contract will be split into two lots each initially covering two districts per lot with the option to expand to a maximum three districts per lot. The Authority would like to engage with suppliers on our proposed approach to determine appropriateness and to consider inclusion of any positive feedback in our proposed contract documentation/approach or specification. We will also be canvassing suppliers to gain a market view around preferred types/structure of contracts for the future. Suppliers interested in attending should express an interest via the Kent Business Portal. A market engagement session will be held at the KCC Aylesford Highways Depot during the week commencing 22/05/17 to 26/05/17, the full address is below. Aylesford Highways Depot, St Michael's Close, Beddow Way, Aylesford, Kent. ME20 7BU Additional information: Information about delivery location: County of Kent (Maidstone, Dartford, Gravesham, Canterbury, Thanet & Swale)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7a067c-9182-4b3e-83b0-0f59c69c32d6
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 Over 5 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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