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Highway Verge Cutting

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 May 2017 at 08:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Highway Verge Cutting," aimed at providing maintenance services for the borough's highways network. This tender was classified under agricultural services and was located in the East of England, specifically Bedford (MK42 9AP). The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 8th March 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £356,173.95, has a duration from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those engaged in ecological and grass verge maintenance. With the contract awarded to Agriplant Limited, companies in the services sector, particularly voluntary and community sector enterprises, would be well-suited to position themselves for future procurement opportunities in similar contracts. Engaging in upcoming tenders in this field could substantially enhance business growth and establish long-term partnerships with the Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highway Verge Cutting

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council invites tenders for the provision of Highway Grass Verge Cutting & Maintenance Services. The Employer will be Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Caudwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. The aims and objectives of the project requirement as set out within the Specification is to ensure that Bedford Borough Highways Network is safe and maintained to a high standard, providing clear sight lines whilst maintaining ecological aspects of the Network with the defined Roadside Nature reserves.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0ef9cca-0c67-4437-82f0-61e63db5929d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e5e3e4e-ae46-4b1b-aabe-2164d33a28e1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£356,173 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£356,173 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGRIPLANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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