Tender

Grass verge cutting in Didcot

DIDCOT TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Dec 2023 at 13:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Didcot Town Council has issued a tender for grass verge cutting services within the Didcot Parish. The contract covers a 36-month period starting in April 2024. The total grass area to be maintained is approximately 131,000 square metres, with periodic cuts planned between April and October, plus an additional cut in March. The deadline for tender submissions is 9am on Friday, 19th January 2024. The procurement falls under the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, and environmental services category, and the location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the agricultural and environmental services sector to compete for a long-term contract with Didcot Town Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability indication for SMEs. Businesses offering grass cutting services can leverage this opportunity to showcase their capabilities and secure a contract that can contribute to their growth and revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass verge cutting in Didcot

Notice Description

Didcot Town Council is inviting quotations from interested companies for the cutting highway verges within the Didcot Parish. This tender will cover a 36- month period starting April 2024 and ending March 2027. The total grass area covered by this contract will be approximately 131,000 square metres. This quantity could vary over the duration of the contract due to the development in various parts of the town. It is proposed that the grass will be cut 5 times between April and October, with a further cut the following March making 6 cuts in total. When returning your tender, please ensure that all documentation is properly enclosed and the deadline by which the tender must be returned, is complied with. Emailed tenders are acceptable but must be password protected. The password should be sent to the Town Clerk, Janet Wheeler, at jwheeler@didcot.gov.uk Responses to be received in confidence, no later than 9am on FRIDAY 19th JANUARY 2024 marked for the attention of Mike Blake, Outdoor Services Manager, Didcot Town Council Offices, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7HN. Any tender received after the deadline, will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c052613f-7088-427d-87ad-fa3fb48c1594
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58549f5-8124-43cf-8476-de2662266f78
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Grass verge cutting
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
DIDCOT TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 7HN
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Didcot West
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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