Tender

Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2019 at 09:45

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11 Dec 2019 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, alongside Suds and Watercourse Maintenance. The procurement, classified under grassing services, falls under the open procedure and is aimed at companies operating in the services sector. The tender period is set to end on 29 January 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2025. The location for the contract delivery is Bedford, MK42 9AP, in the East of England, with a contract value of £980,000 and a minimum value of £950,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in landscaping and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in grass cutting, hedge trimming, and related landscaping work. Given the contract's scope and value, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar contracts would be well-suited to compete. Companies are encouraged to express their interest via the In-Tend portal, allowing them access to the necessary documentation to prepare their proposals effectively.

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Notice Title

Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council) invites tenders for the provision of Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance. Additional information: Please express your interest via the In-Tend portal. Access to the documents are available on this portal. www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480def6a-2749-41ef-9422-8777a1212e6a
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

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways

77314100 - Grassing services

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
ENGLAND
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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