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title: "Grip cutting"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45a41322-a98b-4f29-88f1-b00360e1e0a1"
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# Grip cutting

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45a41322-a98b-4f29-88f1-b00360e1e0a1

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is currently pursuing a tender for "Grip Cutting" services, specifically aimed at addressing essential drainage needs across five areas in Swindon, England. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 25 September 2019. The contract, valued at £100,000, is expected to commence on 1 October 2019 and will run for a duration of four years, concluding on 30 September 2021. The initiative falls under the services category, related to agricultural and environmental maintenance, as identified by the Common Procurement Vocabulary classification.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for contractors specialising in drainage and maintenance services, particularly those with a proven track record of at least five years in similar work. Businesses equipped to demonstrate relevant experience and financial stability, such as public liability insurance cover of at least £5 million, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement for flexibility and the potential for ongoing work throughout the contract period make this an attractive opportunity for service providers in the drainage and environmental management sectors.

## Notice

Grip cutting is performed for the Authority at times which cannot largely be dictated so a large degree of flexibility is required. This activity usually occurs between October and April although there may be requirements during the year There are five main areas of Swindon where these services are required and the Authority is seeking a supplier who can perform the services, giving proof of undertaking the work as and when required. The locations of the work to be undertaken are provided in the list and maps provided with this RFQ. Grip cutting allows excess water to drain away preventing flooding and these services are crucial to the occupants of the Borough for their safety. It is expected that any supplier would have at least 5 years' experience of providing these services and at least one reference should be provided Any supplier should have insurances to the minimum values of PS5m for public liability , PS5m for employee liability and PS2m for professional indemnity - proof of this will be required .A fixed annual fee for the period of each of the 4 years should be provided

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9778a60-a807-4697-9bc7-eba8766b0187 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2019 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9778a60-a807-4697-9bc7-eba8766b0187

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9778a60-a807-4697-9bc7-eba8766b0187
  4th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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