--- title: "Grass Cutting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a339d9d-7940-4c41-bdf1-9e6b7aaafd8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a339d9d-7940-4c41-bdf1-9e6b7aaafd8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a339d9d-7940-4c41-bdf1-9e6b7aaafd8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a339d9d-7940-4c41-bdf1-9e6b7aaafd8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LYDNEY TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-16" --- # Grass Cutting Buyer: LYDNEY TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a339d9d-7940-4c41-bdf1-9e6b7aaafd8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a339d9d-7940-4c41-bdf1-9e6b7aaafd8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a339d9d-7940-4c41-bdf1-9e6b7aaafd8b.json) ## Summary Lydney Town Council has initiated a tender for Grass Cutting Contract Services, situated in Lydney, Gloucestershire (postcode GL15 5DX). The contract, which falls under the industry category "Planting and maintenance services of green areas" (CPV 77310000), involves regular maintenance, cutting, and management of grass verges and gateways throughout various locations in Lydney. The tender process is currently in the active stage with the procurement method being an open procedure above threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th December 2024 at 12:00 PM, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2029. The specification highlights the need for twelve verges cuts annually, plus four additional as necessary, and eight gateway cuts annually, plus two additional as necessary, with all cuttings to be appropriately managed for environmental sustainability. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in horticultural services, particularly those specialising in grass cutting, strimming, and landscape management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly appealing given its alignment with typical resource capabilities and experience in localised, recurring maintenance work. Companies that offer environmentally friendly solutions and have flexible operational capabilities to adapt to varying schedules and specific council requirements will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging in this project could provide long-term business growth by establishing a collaborative relationship with the local council and enhancing a company's portfolio with sustainable public sector contracts. ## Notice Grass Cutting Contract Services required. Contract 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2029 Road Verges * There are a total of 29 grass verges situated over 7 locations. * Total of 12 cuts required per year, plus provision for 4 ad-hoc cuts if so directed. * All grass areas of verges to be cut, strimming up to fences and boundary walls. * Strim around all signs, benches, bins, lamp posts etc. * All grass is to be removed immediately after each cut, or mulched, to reduce the environmental impact and promote biodiversity. * Flexibility must be allowed for variance of cuts to include key markers (e.g. start of season, Bank Holiday, start of school terms, vegetation growth etc.) The Gateways * Total of 8 cuts required per year, plus provision for 2 ad-hoc cuts if so directed. * Cut grass and remove all undergrowth from the road edge (A48) to boundary fences by strimming up to both sides of the road. * Cut all seedlings and thin unwanted/unsightly self-seeded trees as necessary * Do not cut wildflower areas (identified by pegs); during early spring/summer cut around wildflowers and daffodils until they have gone over (or according to Council instruction). * In October, cut down any saplings and any dead and unsightly growth back to the boundary fences to ensure that the early spring wildflowers/daffodils are given the best possible opportunity to display. * Areas are to be cut in their entirety before operatives move on to other areas. * All grass is to be removed immediately after each cut, or mulched, to reduce the environmental impact and promote biodiversity. * Flexibility must be allowed for variance of cuts to include key markers (e.g. start of season, Bank Holiday, start of school terms, vegetation growth etc.) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1adff8ed-5ec4-483a-bab4-dfac8d9dbe2c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 16 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | LYDNEY TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LYDNEY | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL15 5DX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Forest of Dean | | Electoral ward | Lydney West & Aylburton | | Westminster constituency | Forest of Dean | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming ## Release History - 16 Sep 2024 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1adff8ed-5ec4-483a-bab4-dfac8d9dbe2c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1adff8ed-5ec4-483a-bab4-dfac8d9dbe2c 16th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b129b90e-46ed-44b1-a131-c71ed2c6d749 Covering Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1fffb40-ac3c-4312-b93e-1f726d057423 ## Notice URLs - https://lydneytowncouncil.gov.uk/?page_id=3242 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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