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Contract for Maintenance of Vegetation on Public Rights of Way

Gateshead Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 16:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 12:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 09:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Gateshead Borough Council focuses on the maintenance of vegetation on public rights of way, which involves strimming and survey operations over a large area in the borough. The procurement is associated with the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The contract, awarded on 2nd April 2026, covering the period until 2nd April 2028 with possible extensions, contributes to both scheduled and reactive maintenance of approximately 105 kilometres of pathways. The procurement method was open competition, suitable for businesses above the threshold, allowing various suppliers to participate. Being overseen by Gateshead Borough Council, located at Civic Centre, Regent Terrace, Gateshead, further details are managed through their official procurement contact email.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vegetation management, offering a multi-year contract with renewal options. Ideal candidates include companies proficient in agricultural, horticultural, and forestry services, particularly those capable of large-scale projects in the North East region, UKC22. The contract is suitable for SMEs, offering exposure and growth potential within public sector services, focusing on delivering high-quality, reliable maintenance solutions. Businesses with expertise in managing public areas like parks and pathways would find this tender ideal to showcase their capabilities in sustainable and community-focused initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Maintenance of Vegetation on Public Rights of Way

Notice Description

The Council's Public Rights of Way (PROW) maintenance programme runs from April to September. Approximately 105 kilometres of vegetation along the public rights of way is cut back and maintained over these 5 months; 40 kilometres are cut twice, and a further 45 kilometres are cut once during this period. The extra 20 kilometres allows for additional cuts throughout the season. Along with the management and maintenance of the vegetation, the public rights-of-way are also surveyed. Any issues highlighted are added to a maintenance list, which is then forwarded on to the Council with an updated strimming progress list every month.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 24 Months with options to extend up to a further 2 X 12 Months

Planning Information

Market engagement questionnaire published on OPEN portal (https://www.open-uk.org/). This can be found using project number OPEN20251504.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034873-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,478 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gateshead Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dominic Wright Garden and Countryside Maintenance

Further Information

Notice Documents

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