--- title: "Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish Council Grounds Maintenance." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46184263-b2ea-421a-a74d-78ea8aab2062" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46184263-b2ea-421a-a74d-78ea8aab2062" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46184263-b2ea-421a-a74d-78ea8aab2062.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46184263-b2ea-421a-a74d-78ea8aab2062.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OCKBROOK & BORROWASH PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-01" --- # Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish Council Grounds Maintenance. Buyer: OCKBROOK & BORROWASH PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46184263-b2ea-421a-a74d-78ea8aab2062 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46184263-b2ea-421a-a74d-78ea8aab2062) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46184263-b2ea-421a-a74d-78ea8aab2062.json) ## Summary The Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish Council is currently engaged in a tender process for grounds maintenance services, which encompasses a range of horticultural tasks across various sites within the locality. The tender, valued at £20,000, is classified under horticultural services and follows an open procurement method, allowing wide participation. The tender period concludes on 30th April 2022, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2027. Bidders are required to possess specific qualifications for chemical application and mechanical equipment operation, as detailed in the tender documentation. This procurement opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in landscaping, gardening, and maintenance services. Companies that can demonstrate adherence to environmental standards and safety certifications are particularly well-suited for this tender. With the contract covering a variety of tasks, including mowing, litter picking, and playground inspections, businesses with experience in community service contracts and a strong operational capacity will likely find this a lucrative opportunity for growth in the Derby area. ## Notice Sites to manage across Ockbrook and Borrowash include: *Church Yard x2 - mowing, strimming, tree/hedge cutting, clearing paths and headstones, seasonal bedding maintenance, *Community Centre grounds x 2 - mowing, hedge cutting, sweeping MUGA, gritting, wildflower maintenance, empty waste bins. *Deans Drive Open Space - mowing strimming, hedge/tree maintenance *Allotments x 2 -hedge cutting, clearing plots. *Specific Open spaces -mowing, strimming, seasonal bedding displays, litter picking and sweeping, raised bed maintenance, prepare the War Memorial for Remembrance Day. *Playground inspections x 2 - monthly *Flag poles - 5 to be changed Grass Cutting will commence from March - October this covers the main growing period. The Parish Council reserves the right to alter the frequency of visits due to hot, dry and extremely wet conditions. The contractor will be required to Sweep or Mechanically blow all paths and surrounding areas after mowing All operatives on site undertaking Chemical Application will be required to hold a current PA1-PA6 Qualification (NPTC) and keep all necessary COSHH information. All operatives on site using mechanical powered machinery will be required to hold a current Certificate of Competence for each piece of machinery. The Contractor where applicable will be encouraged to seek Green Fuel alternatives whilst on site to reduce the local emissions. The Contractor will be required to remove all created waste from site and MUST be a registered Waste Carrier with the Environment Agency The Contractor will be required to sweep and or mechanically blow all headstones and burial plots to remove grass clippings after each mow. The Contractor will be obliged to follow the Parish Councils "Birds Nesting Policy" when undertaking any Hedge Cutting Duties. The Parish Council requires the contractor to take down and replace flags situated on 5 flag poles within the Parish for annual celebrations throughout the year. The Parish Council will supply the flags. A full list of all Gym and Play Equipment will be made available for contrators to inspect prior to submitting a price. Contractors must hold a relevant RoSPA Qualification. For a completed breakdown of jobs within the contract and their frequency please see attachments or contact the Clerk. There is also a questionnaire that we require completing before we will consider your quote, please see attachments or contact the Clerk for this. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacb2331-b567-4df0-8fd6-d2d7d7dc8d66 | | 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 | 1 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | OCKBROOK & BORROWASH PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE72 3SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Erewash | | Electoral ward | Ockbrook & Borrowash | | Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2022 at 11:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacb2331-b567-4df0-8fd6-d2d7d7dc8d66 - 24 Mar 2022 at 09:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacb2331-b567-4df0-8fd6-d2d7d7dc8d66 - 21 Mar 2022 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacb2331-b567-4df0-8fd6-d2d7d7dc8d66 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacb2331-b567-4df0-8fd6-d2d7d7dc8d66 1st April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba44bdb0-5393-41ca-9f7e-1900e5e7c215 Breakdown of the contract into the different areas and the frequency of works expected in each area. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc82dcd9-172d-489e-8971-f9ce008e9f15 This questionnaire needs completed for you to be considered for this tender. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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