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Rural Verge Cutting

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 12:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Rural Verge Cutting" contract, aimed at maintaining grass verges for public highway safety. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, this service contract was awarded on 3rd August 2026, with an initial term from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2028, and an option to extend twice for one-year periods. The procurement method used was limited competition below threshold value, and the overall contract value is £98,856 excluding VAT, potentially extending up to £118,627.20 excluding VAT with renewal options. The contract was signed on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Timbrell Farming Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Companies in related industries that can offer efficient and cost-effective services are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, particularly those capable of fulfilling local government safety obligations. The opportunities for contract extension also offer stable business growth prospects over several years, fostering long-term relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rural Verge Cutting

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council have awarded the Contract for Rural Verge Cutting. This requirement is for the grass cutting of rural verges to ensure that Swindon Borough Council fulfils its safety obligations to the public highway. The initial contract term will be for two year with the option to extend by an additional two years, on a one plus one basis. The contract value is PS98,856.00 excluding VAT for the full contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073174-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,856 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIMBRELL FARMING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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