--- title: "Highways Grass Cutting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cd3f053-535f-42d9-bdfc-cc2c6c8fc66f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cd3f053-535f-42d9-bdfc-cc2c6c8fc66f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cd3f053-535f-42d9-bdfc-cc2c6c8fc66f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cd3f053-535f-42d9-bdfc-cc2c6c8fc66f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2016-12-09" --- # Highways Grass Cutting Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cd3f053-535f-42d9-bdfc-cc2c6c8fc66f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cd3f053-535f-42d9-bdfc-cc2c6c8fc66f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cd3f053-535f-42d9-bdfc-cc2c6c8fc66f.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the "Highways Grass Cutting" service, primarily aimed at maintaining the rural highways network and associated works, including hedge and vegetation maintenance. This public procurement process, classified under the CPV category of grassing services, is currently in the planning stage with a submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on 27th January 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2017, with a potential duration of two years, plus up to two additional years through flexible extensions. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the council's In-Tend system to ensure consideration. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in grass cutting and maintenance services, especially those that have experience with similar contracts. Companies from the public, private, and voluntary sectors are encouraged to submit bids, and potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate relevant expertise and provide references. This contract can be particularly beneficial for businesses looking to expand their operations in public sector contracts, as well as those seeking to establish a long-term partnership with a local authority. ## Notice To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Highways Grass Cutting - The contract is predominantly covering the rural (generally outside towns and villages) highways network and associated works. This tender documentation details the scope and extent of the Rural Highways Network and Associated Services (including hedge/vegetation maintenance) required by the Authority to be provided at the locations contained in the Appendices to the Specification and the Pricing Schedule. It is anticipated the Contract shall be effective from the 1st April 2017 with a contract term of 2 years plus another 2 years flexible extension period (1 year +1 year). Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "in-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 27/01/2017, tenders received after that time will be excluded. Help and support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all firms quoting, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Please view the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. Additional information: Prospective contractors must be able to demonstrate previous experience of similar work and be prepared to provide references. Applications are welcome from single organisations or consortia from the public, private and voluntary/community sector To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e848f14f-a189-41eb-b309-0365cecf651a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,280,000 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNSTABLE | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU6 1LF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Dunstable North | | Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314100 - Grassing services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2016 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e848f14f-a189-41eb-b309-0365cecf651a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e848f14f-a189-41eb-b309-0365cecf651a 9th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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