--- title: "Vegetation Cutting and Clearance of Norfolk Public Rights of Way and Trails Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28fa3b59-5cc9-4ab2-a73c-59b69c6376de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28fa3b59-5cc9-4ab2-a73c-59b69c6376de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28fa3b59-5cc9-4ab2-a73c-59b69c6376de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28fa3b59-5cc9-4ab2-a73c-59b69c6376de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-13" --- # Vegetation Cutting and Clearance of Norfolk Public Rights of Way and Trails Framework Agreement Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28fa3b59-5cc9-4ab2-a73c-59b69c6376de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28fa3b59-5cc9-4ab2-a73c-59b69c6376de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28fa3b59-5cc9-4ab2-a73c-59b69c6376de.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council is currently conducting an open tender for the "Vegetation Cutting and Clearance of Norfolk Public Rights of Way and Trails Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on weed-clearance and tree-clearing services. The tender was published on 13th February 2020, and interested parties can submit their proposals until 13th March 2020. Once selected, providers will be expected to deliver services across various terrains in the East of England, with the contract duration starting on 1st May 2020 and ending on 30th April 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in landscaping, environmental management, and tree services, particularly those with experience in managing natural landscapes. Contractors able to demonstrate proficiency in handling difficult terrains such as boardwalks and river banks will be particularly well-suited for this framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, with the framework allowing participants to bid for one or both service lots for vegetation management and reactive tree management. ## Notice The Council is looking to establish a multi-provider framework for the cutting and clearance of vegetation and tree management for its Public Rights of Way and Trails network. Successful applicants will be appointed to the framework agreement to provide these services in accordance with the service specification, together with the documents making up the Contract. The framework will consist of 2 Lots as follows: o Lot 1 - Vegetation Cutting and Clearance This lot is subdivided into smaller geographical areas, which have been measured for a total distance to allow applicants to provide a cost of cutting per geographical area for the purpose of direct award. Each contract area is made up of a combination of trails and public rights of way. Due to the nature of the countryside contractors will be expected to be able to carry out the contract delivery regardless of the terrain. This means that contractors will need to have the ability to carry out works across boardwalks, by river banks, on flood banks and in protected landscapes. Public rights of way are cut up to twice per year and trails are cut up to three times per year o Lot 2 - Reactive Tree Management This Lot covers any tree works required on the rights of way and trails network e.g. dealing with windblown and fallen trees. Orders placed off the framework will be awarded on an individual basis. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions. Contractors can apply for one or both Lots under the framework. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01a3545-6f8f-49ed-96a5-f90828dd181b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2020 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01a3545-6f8f-49ed-96a5-f90828dd181b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01a3545-6f8f-49ed-96a5-f90828dd181b 13th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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