Tender

Grass Cutting of Hellesdon Verges 2023

HELLESDON PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 11:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hellesdon Parish Council is seeking tenders for the Grass Cutting of Hellesdon Verges 2023 project. The contracting authority is Hellesdon Parish Council, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in a tender phase, with a deadline of November 29, 2022, for tender submissions. The main procurement category is "works," specifically landscaping work for roads and motorways.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in the bidding process. Businesses in the landscaping industry, particularly those experienced in grass cutting and maintenance work, are well-suited to compete. The contract period spans from March 1, 2023, to November 1, 2023, allowing for potential business growth and collaboration with the Hellesdon Parish Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting of Hellesdon Verges 2023

Notice Description

Hellesdon Parish Council is inviting tenders for the cutting of the grass verges in the parish for the 2023 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. 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. All tenders 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 By midday on Tuesday 29th November 2022 Additional information: Any queries about the tender can be made to: Faye LeBon, Clerk to Hellesdon Parish Council clerk@hellesdon-pc.org.uk 01603 301751

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856a0607-ab93-4178-b998-d4fdcb0d0778
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
£9,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 1 Nov 2023 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HELLESDON PARISH COUNCIL
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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