Tender

Provision of hay cutting & bailing service on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 11:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon is inviting tenders for the provision of hay cutting and baling services across its extensive green spaces. This procurement process, conducted as an open procedure, comes under the 'parks maintenance services' industry category. The services are required within the UKI74 region in the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on local parks, nature conservation areas, and other green sites maintained by the borough. The tender process is currently active, with critical dates including a submission deadline set for 1st May 2026 and an enquiry period closing on 27th April 2026. The initial contract term is three years, potentially extendable to five years, with the contract commencing on 20th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape management and maintenance, especially those equipped to handle large-scale operations. With a procurement value of £300,000, the project is suitable for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality service in a competitive environment. The open procedure allows various firms to bid, promoting fairness and encouraging diverse submissions. Businesses that excel in balancing cost efficiency and quality service are likely to be strong competitors, given the award criteria splitting equally between price and quality. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects will find this tender an excellent opportunity for growth and establishing a long-term partnership with the Hillingdon Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of hay cutting & bailing service on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon

Notice Description

Hillingdon is the second largest borough in London with over 200 green spaces covering approximately 1,800 acres. Across the borough, there are formal gardens, town parks and informal nature conservation and country parks, as well as over 100 children's play areas. We currently have 60 green flag sites, a National Nature Reserve at Ruislip Woods, and over 40 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs), all of which are open to the public. The Contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years with an extendable option for a period of up to two (2) years, giving a total of five (5) years (the Term). This contract is for one cut per year based on the site list contained within the tender documents

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years with an extendable option for a period of up to two (2) years, giving a total of five (5) years (the Term).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030867-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-03-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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