Tender

Hellesdon Parish Council Verge Cutting Contract 2025

HELLESDON PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hellesdon Parish Council is seeking fixed price quotes for their Verge Cutting Contract for the 2025 season within the parish. The contract involves the cutting of grass verges totalling 55,849m², with an anticipated ten cuts during the growing season. Quotes must be submitted by midday on Wednesday, 3rd December 2024, either to the Council office in Norwich or via email. The contract's duration will be from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This tender, classified under landscaping work for roads and motorways (CPV ID: 45112730), follows an open procedure and is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract features a budget range between £8,500 and £12,500 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance to expand their portfolio, particularly those experienced with public sector contracts. Companies with the requisite insurances, the ability to adhere to rigorous safety standards, and the capacity for additional cuts if necessary, are well suited to bid. This contract can enhance business credibility and provide a steady workflow throughout the growing season, ensuring sustained business growth and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hellesdon Parish Council Verge Cutting Contract 2025

Notice Description

Hellesdon Parish Council is inviting fixed price quotes for the cutting of the grass verges in the parish for the 2025 season. The specification for the works is attached, as are the roads required as part of the contract, totalling an area of 55,849m2. The Parish Council anticipates there to be ten cuts during the growing season, but reserves the right to request extra cuts at a cost determined by the contractor. All quotes should be completed on the enclosed form and returned to: Faye LeBon, Clerk to Hellesdon Parish Council Diamond Jubilee Lodge Wood View Road Hellesdon NR6 5QB Or emailed to clerk@hellesdon-pc.gov.uk By midday on Wednesday 3rd December 2024 Specification 1. Cutting shall be carried out in a careful and safe manner and shall be in accordance with the areas shown on the schedule. 2. The maximum finished cut height shall be 40mm and will not normally exceed 120mm before being cut. 3. Grass shall be cut right up to road signs, marker posts, lighting columns etc. by hand or strimmer. This work will be completed within the same week (7 calendar days) as the mowing is carried out. The cost of this work shall be included in the appropriate mowing rates. 4. All areas shall be cut 10 times during the growing season. If the growing season determines it, additional cut(s) may be required as instructed by Hellesdon Parish Council. 5. Flail mowers shall not be used for this cutting. General Requirements 1. Evidence required will be required of public liability and employer's liability insurance of PS5,000,000 for any one event. 2. All operations and activities are to be risk assessed with copies provided to the Parish Council. 3. If a contractor is new to working with Hellesdon Parish Council, then the names of 2 customers from whom references can be obtained should be provided. If possible, these should be from a local authority. 4. No sub-contractor to be used without prior written consent from Hellesdon Parish Council Plant and Vehicles 1. The Plant supplied for the Service must be licensed and insured to comply with current regulations. Vehicles used as Plant shall be fitted with a cab mounted flashing amber light which must be operating when engaged in grass cutting. 2. All operatives must wear high visibility clothing to BS EN471:1994, Class 3, incorporating additional reflective materials for extra safety, boots with steel toe-caps and, where appropriate, helmets, all to be provided by the Contractor. This also applies to where plant is being delivered to work sites. Traffic Signs 1. The Contractor shall at all times comply with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. 'Traffic Safety Measures for Roadworks' as appropriate (published by TSO in 2006). 2. All signs shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4e0f653-54f5-4e4b-ac64-3113baddab8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d813fa2-b9fb-4a84-ab5d-1a3e71c71e7f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
HELLESDON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Faye LeBon
Contact Email
clerk@hellesdon-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441603301751

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 5QB
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Hellesdon North West
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Further Information

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