Planning

Rural Swathe, Visibility & Hedge Cutting

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2021 at 05:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is planning a tender titled "Rural Swathe, Visibility & Hedge Cutting" aimed at acquiring services for the maintenance of highways' soft landscape assets. This procurement falls under the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services category (CPV code 77000000) and is focused on maintaining rural roads across three distinct lots in Kent, specifically covering areas from Dartford to Thanet. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by the upcoming future notice date set for 1st August 2021, as the procurement process is currently at the planning stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape maintenance, vegetation management, and related environmental services. Companies with expertise in swathe cutting, hedge trimming, and other agricultural maintenance services will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Engagement with Kent County Council during the procurement process may provide valuable insights and enhance competitive positioning, especially for local contractors looking to establish or expand their footprint in the Kent region.

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Notice Title

Rural Swathe, Visibility & Hedge Cutting

Notice Description

This service requirement is for the programmed maintenance of the highways soft landscape asset with flexibility for additional ad-hoc provision and may include the following works on rural roads: * Swathe cutting * Visibility splays cutting * Rural hedge cutting * Conservation / wildflower / SSSI verge cutting * Vegetation clearance and washing of road signs * Vegetation cutting of off-road cycle paths Work types will be maintained at the following minimum frequencies: * Swathe cutting: 1 per annum * Visibility splays cutting: 3 per annum * Rural hedge cutting: 1 per annum * Conservation / wildflower / SSSI cutting: 1 per annum * Vegetation clearance and washing of road signs: 1 per annum * Vegetation cutting of off-road cycle paths: 2 per annum

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to engage with the market to gain their insights and experience in this field. Consideration is being given to evaluate a commercial strategy which will lot the districts into appropriate quantum of work. The contract has been awarded to two contractor but is currently divided into three lots as below: -- Lot 1 (West): Dartford, Gravesham, Sevenoaks. Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells. -- Lot 2 (Mid): Ashford and Maidstone. -- Lot 3 (East): Canterbury, Swale and Thanet. This opportunity will primarily service KCC HT&W owned assets. There may also be the need to carry out works on privately owned assets in order to ensure highway safety. This type of work has the potential to be recharged through existing KCC processes. There may be future interest from district and parish providers within Kent to gain access to this contract. The level of interest is unquantified at this point in time. Any future approaches will be considered as and when they arise. The contract will be structured so as not to limit any such flexibility. Contractors who wish to express an interest (EOI) must do so via the opportunity listed on the Kent Business Portal. The Council will use this engagement to inform interested suppliers of our progress and may also ask for feedback on potential proposals as they develop. Organisations who do not express an interest in response to this PIN will not be precluded from applying to take part in the Council's chosen procurement strategy and conclusion of our engagement findings will be shared with the published call or calls for competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ab73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009218-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Milly Massy
Contact Email
milly.massy@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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