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title: "Management of Roadside Verges for Biodiversity"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Management of Roadside Verges for Biodiversity

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40904ebe-0304-48b4-844b-9b4545c208e8

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council is conducting a tender titled "Management of Roadside Verges for Biodiversity," aimed at enhancing environmental services within the county. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions open until 20th July 2018. The project involves two Lots: Lot 1 focuses on the maintenance of Roadside Verge Nature Reserves, while Lot 2 pertains to a pilot management project for highways verges in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The contract is set to commence on 15th August 2018 and will last until 14th August 2021, covering various locations including all adopted highways within Worcestershire.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in biodiversity management and ecological conservation. Companies that can effectively manage and implement maintenance projects for both nature reserves and typical highways will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement could lead to long-term contracts and partnerships in environmental initiatives, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public procurement and environmental stewardship.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council (the Council) is the Highway Authority for Worcestershire and as such is responsible for all adopted highways, (with the exception of Motorways and Trunk Roads) within the County. The Council's contractors (Ringway) carry out maintenance on the majority of the verges in the County; however some areas are maintained by third parties. In addition to standard verge regime there are a number of Roadside Verge Nature Reserves (RVNR) which are treated individually in respect of their requirements to suit the flora and fauna that they were designated for. There are 2 Lots within this tender. Tenderers are able to bid for one or multiple Lots. Lot 1: Roadside Verge Nature Reserves (RVNR). Lot 2: Highways Verges Management Pilot Project in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). 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/900200d6-2e3f-4d8e-b6a1-976933a87c8f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2018 - 14 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2018 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900200d6-2e3f-4d8e-b6a1-976933a87c8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900200d6-2e3f-4d8e-b6a1-976933a87c8f
  29th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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