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16 Jun 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Hay Cut Contract for Parks" has been completed by Bristol City Council, located in City Hall, College Green, Bristol. This procurement was initiated as a tender for agricultural services, with the main category being services under the procurement method of "limited competition," specifically below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 15th June 2026, with the contract period starting on 15th July 2026 and ending on 30th September 2027. The contract includes an option to extend by one year with an additional £20,000. The contracting process's legal basis is outlined under UKPGA 2023/54, and the procurement is situated in the UKK1 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural services, especially small and medium enterprises like A MCEWEN SMITH AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract. Businesses operating in regions like Taunton, keen to provide specialised services in maintaining parklands and green spaces, will find this type of contract lucrative for growth. The project’s controlled procedure could offer businesses stability and a clear framework for performance, allowing companies to showcase reliability and efficiency, which are valued in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Hay Cut Contract for Parks

Notice Description

DN808685 - Hay Cut Contract for Parks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056603-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A MCEWEN SMITH AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING

Further Information

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