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title: "Contract for Mowing and Hedge Cutting in Weald and Kent Beats"
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# Contract for Mowing and Hedge Cutting in Weald and Kent Beats

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23ef24aa-e800-4309-aa17-7c7ec0bc2873

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking a service provider for the "Contract for Mowing and Hedge Cutting in Weald and Kent Beats", focusing on forestry services. This open tender process is currently active, with submission deadlines set for 9th August 2017. The contract duration will commence on 1st September 2017 and conclude on 31st August 2020. The service delivery is required in the East of England, specifically covering East and West Sussex and Kent, with a total contract value estimated at £120,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in forestry and landscaping services. With an open procurement method announced, businesses equipped with the appropriate resources and expertise in mowing and hedge maintenance are encouraged to compete. The outcomes of this contract could lead to long-term partnerships and growth for successful bidders within the public sector.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission will be awarding a contract for mowing, cut and collect and hedge cutting in the Weald (East and West Sussex) and Kent Beats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29ec8c3-5d7b-44ed-ad13-7d0904b39b5a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN17 2SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | Rural Tunbridge Wells |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2017 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29ec8c3-5d7b-44ed-ad13-7d0904b39b5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29ec8c3-5d7b-44ed-ad13-7d0904b39b5a
  11th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07e31a3b-0afa-4d1d-9e40-ea2b99c8a3c6
  Invitation to Tender

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