Tender

Hedge Maintenance

CRANBROOK TOWN COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 07:42

Tender

24 Jun 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Cranbrook Town Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is currently in the tender update stage of a procurement process titled "Hedge Maintenance". This procurement falls under the industry category of services and involves tree pruning and hedge trimming, focusing on the maintenance of public open spaces in Cranbrook, UK, specifically in region UKK4. The tender is being conducted through an open competition procurement method with a submission requirement for electronic submissions, closing on 17th August 2025. The contract period for this service is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, and interested tenderers must adhere to the evaluation criteria outlined in the provided documentation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and environmentally sustainable landscaping services. Companies with expertise in high-quality and ecologically sensitive landscape management, especially those with experience in managing large public open spaces and nature reserves, will be well-suited to compete. Small to medium enterprises that can deliver innovative and efficient maintenance solutions will find this tender particularly lucrative due to its open competition framework. This opportunity allows businesses to expand their portfolio through collaboration with a local government body, enhancing their reputation and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Hedge Maintenance

Notice Description

Cranbrook Town Council is responsible for, among other elements, the management and maintenance of public open spaces across the town, including a 35-hectare Country Park and nature reserve. The Council is inviting tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance across the Country Park, public open spaces, and designated green areas. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, environmentally sensitive maintenance service in accordance with the specification published with this opportunity across areas of public open space (POS) including the Country Park, play areas, green corridors, and other designated locations. The Council awards a separate contract for the maintenance of grass cutting, weed control, scrub and shrub maintenance as well as path maintenance. Meadow Grassland, to be cut, bailed, and removed within the Country Park, will also be managed under a separate contract unless agreed otherwise by Cranbrook Town Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042562-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRANBROOK TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Janine Gardner
Contact Email
clerk@cranbrooktowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441404514552

Buyer Location

Locality
CRANBROOK
Postcode
EX5 7DR
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Cranbrook
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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