Tender

DDPT040 Provision of Highway Verge Flail Mowing Service

DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 15:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire Dales District Council is seeking tenders for the "DDPT040 Provision of Highway Verge Flail Mowing Service," classified under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The procurement, which currently stands at the tender stage, involves the maintenance of highway verges and visibility splays for road safety across Derbyshire Dales, United Kingdom. The contract offers two lots, North and South, with a combined estimated value of £375,000. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 17 March 2025, the contract commencement on 12 May 2025, and the initial contract expiration on 31 October 2026, with potential extensions until 2029 based on performance.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in highway maintenance and landscaping services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract's scope allows for bidding on either one or both lots, enhancing the chances for smaller firms to compete effectively. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with relevant expertise and a focus on long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDPT040 Provision of Highway Verge Flail Mowing Service

Notice Description

Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) is inviting tenders for an experienced and competent supplier(s) to undertake highway verge flail mowing. To ensure that highway verges and visibility splays are maintained to ensure lines of sight on junctions and within the district to ensure road safety. The contract is being let as two lots: Lot 1 North and Lot 2 South. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria and methodology detailed in the Process Overview Part One document. The initial contract period is 18 months; the contract is estimated to commence 12 May 2025 and expire 31 October 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for two years until 31 October 2028 and then again for an additional year until 31 October 2029. Both contract extensions are subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Additional information: The procurement is being managed electronically, using the councils e-tendering system, please select the link which will transfer you to our e-tendering system where you can register your interest and access the documents. The council will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. All discussions, meetings, and communications will be conducted in English. The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP. The contract value is estimated and includes the options to extend and excludes VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1d5f487-9c93-4b6b-ac77-a4bbc510104c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7aec7b-c061-4f78-85c1-2785096b3819
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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 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
DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3NN
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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