--- title: "Maintenance and Improvement Works to Public Rights of Way in the County of Leicestershire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d55b890-d358-4da7-bde6-669dc9706261" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d55b890-d358-4da7-bde6-669dc9706261" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d55b890-d358-4da7-bde6-669dc9706261.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d55b890-d358-4da7-bde6-669dc9706261.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-10" --- # Maintenance and Improvement Works to Public Rights of Way in the County of Leicestershire Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d55b890-d358-4da7-bde6-669dc9706261 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d55b890-d358-4da7-bde6-669dc9706261) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d55b890-d358-4da7-bde6-669dc9706261.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is seeking tenders for the maintenance and improvement of the Public Rights of Way (PROW) network throughout the county. This open procurement process focuses on vegetation clearance, hedge cutting, tree maintenance, and the installation and repair of footpaths and related structures over a three-year contract period from 2nd December 2024 to 1st December 2027. The funding allocated for this project is £2,000,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 18th October 2024. The project falls under multiple CPV classifications, including footpath construction and various surface works, situated in England, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, and construction services. Firms experienced in reactive and programmed maintenance using a variety of tools, including strimmers, chainsaws, and larger machinery for vegetation and tree maintenance, will find this contract advantageous. Engaging with this project allows businesses to work collaboratively with local landowners to ensure the safety and accessibility of a 1,900-mile network, thereby enhancing their regional footprint and service portfolio. ## Notice Contract for the provision of maintenance and improvement works to the Public Rights of Way (PROW) network in the county of Leicestershire. Required services include, but are not limited to, vegetation clearance, hedge cutting, tree maintenance, repairs, maintenance and installation of footpaths, bridleways, byways, bridges, ditch crossings, fences, gates, stiles, finger posts, way markers etc. Reactive and programmed maintenance and repair services will be required. Much of the vegetation clearance will need to be carried out by strimmer and hand tools since many sites can't be accessed with sit on plant, though some sites may facilitate ride on machinery. Larger hedge trimmers and chainsaws will be required to clear heavier vegetation. Tree maintenance will normally require the use of a chainsaw and may require the movement of larger timbers The appointed supplier will be required to liaise and communicate with private land owners in order to gain access to sites and carry out essential services. All services required are aimed at keeping the 1,900 mile Leicestershire PROW network open, accessible and safe for members of the public to use. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f97e7ad-e644-4bd6-ad54-728b13fca552 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 45233161 - Footpath construction work - 45233200 - Various surface works - 45233229 - Verge maintenance work - 45233250 - Surfacing work except for roads - 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths - 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2024 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f97e7ad-e644-4bd6-ad54-728b13fca552 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f97e7ad-e644-4bd6-ad54-728b13fca552 10th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1be15627-736f-ef11-812f-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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