Award

Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2023 at 15:56

Tender

06 Mar 2023 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement to carry out Highway Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham. This procurement falls under the category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The agreement is organised into 8 separate lots, each with specific geographical areas within Durham. The total value of the framework agreement is GBP 400,000.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the agricultural and landscaping sectors to bid for contracts in specific areas within Durham for highway grass verge and hedge cutting services. Businesses that specialise in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, or landscaping services may find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The tender is in the active status and was initiated through an open procedure, allowing for fair competition among businesses of different scales.

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Notice Title

Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham

Notice Description

Framework Agreement to carry out Highway Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham

Lot Information

Lot 1 West Durham

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham

Options: extensions at discretion of Council

Renewal: 1x12,1x12, 1x12 mths

Lot 2 Derwentside & Chester le Street Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12,1x12 mths

Durham City Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions will be at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12, 1x12 mths

Easington Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions will be at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12,1x12 mths

Crook Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12, 1x12 mths

Bishop Auckland Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12, 1x12mths

Sedgefield Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12, 1x12mths

Teesdale Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions to be at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12, 1x12mths

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ae65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030030-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2023 - 9 May 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Jefferson
Contact Email
carol.jefferson@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000265444

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

A J GUTHRIE

AINSTY TIMBER MARKETING

GJ CONTRACTORS

I C LIDDLE

UK LANDSCAPES

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