Tender

Hedge and Grip Cutting Service 2017/18

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Jul 2017 at 07:30

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30 Jun 2017 at 06:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is currently seeking contractors for the "Hedge and Grip Cutting Service 2017/18." This tender is part of the agricultural services industry and covers two lots across various districts in the East Midlands, specifically Harborough, Blaby, Hinckley & Bosworth, North West Leicestershire, Charnwood, and potentially Melton Borough. The contract aims to provide hedge and grip cutting services from 1st October 2017 to 31st March 2018, with an anticipated value of £70,000 for each lot. The tender period closes on 11th August 2017, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for multiple submissions from interested parties.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agricultural or landscaping services to expand their client base. Businesses equipped to provide rural cutting services, including the necessary machinery, can benefit from this contract. Competitors should have experience in hedgerow management, traffic management, and possibly GPS tracking for equipment, as specified in the contract requirements. With the potential for two contractors to be appointed, this tender allows for the delivery of services across extensive regions, offering a valuable way to engage with local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hedge and Grip Cutting Service 2017/18

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Council) is seeking to identify and appoint up to two Contractors to provide a Hedge and Grip cutting service. The service is split into two Lots as follows: - Lot 1 consisting of the Harborough district and parts of Blaby and Hinckley & Bosworth districts. - Lot 2 consisting of North West Leicestershire and Charnwood districts; parts of Hinckley & Bosworth district and provisionally Melton Borough district The Council may elect to self-deliver the Melton district of the County. The Contract will be awarded for the 2017/ 2018 hedge and grip cutting season only with a service period between 1st October 2017 and 31st March 2018 Tenderers can submit tenders for one or both Lots. There is no limit on the number of Lots a tenderer can be awarded. The Employer intends to appoint one Contractor for each Lot. The anticipated contract value is estimated at PS70,000 for each Lot. The service consists of the following elements: - 1x Planned Rural Hedge Cut - 1x Planned Rural Grip Cut - The supply of; Tractor, Tractor Driver, Flail and Fuel for Engineer Instructed Day Works as required - Temporary Traffic Management All plant engaged on the service shall be fitted with working GPS tracker devices capable of displaying real time information of the plant whereabouts. The Contractor shall arrange for an internet link so that the Employer can have access to the plant real time whereabouts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8b32871-0372-486f-abeb-341e6acc7ad1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce9186c-b6e6-4fbc-a2a8-9fc474831ee0
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
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROFT
Postcode
LE9 3GE
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Fosse Stoney Cove
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

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