--- title: "Playpark grass cutting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d746518-526e-4847-a8f0-b763835ea583" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d746518-526e-4847-a8f0-b763835ea583" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d746518-526e-4847-a8f0-b763835ea583.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d746518-526e-4847-a8f0-b763835ea583.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER" published: "2017-05-23" --- # Playpark grass cutting Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d746518-526e-4847-a8f0-b763835ea583 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d746518-526e-4847-a8f0-b763835ea583) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d746518-526e-4847-a8f0-b763835ea583.json) ## Summary Thetford Town Council is seeking tenders for the "Playpark grass cutting" contract, which falls under the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services industry category. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with quotations required to be submitted by 12 noon on 15th June 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2017 and will run until 31st March 2020, covering various play areas across Thetford, Norfolk, with a budget range of £2,000 to £5,000. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in landscaping and maintenance services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in grass cutting, shrubbery maintenance, and weed management would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could help businesses gain a foothold in local government contracts, expand their client base, and showcase their services across multiple play areas. ## Notice 944/16 PLAY PARK TENDER MAINTENANCE THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL Thetford Town Council is Seeking Tenders for the Grass Cutting, weed spraying and shrubbery maintenance of the Town Council Play Areas, Thetford TTC/2017/002 Overall Requirement This is a three year contract with a reserved annual break clause by Thetford Town Council (to be the subject of an annual satisfactory performance review of the contractor). To Commence on 1st of July 2017 and ceasing on 31 March 2020. To carry out the grass cutting, weed spraying and shrubbery maintenance of the Thetford play areas. Contract to be carried out in accordance with the specification below at the following sites:- Play Area Post Code Special features Richard Easton Way Play Area IP24 1ED Two grassed areas & play area. Brandon Rd Play Area IP24 3NE Grassed area around play equipment Elm Rd IP24 3HH Immediate area around basketball hoops and benches Edinburgh Way IP24 1DS Fenced in play area Bergamont Close IP24 2XE Fenced in play area, planting and maintenance of shrubbery beds Pine Close IP24 3LA Fenced in play area Harriet Martineau IP24 1TR Fenced in play area, maintenance of shrubbery and grass inside the fenced area Redcastle IP24 3PT Fenced in play area, grassed area around equipment. Fairfields IP24 1JW Fenced in play area Ramsey Close IP24 2LS Strim the area Specification - Works Schedule Grass cutting and general maintenance * Supply all machinery and operatives to mow fortnightly March to October (17 visits). * Remove all litter and debris before commencing the mowing process. Shrubbery/Hedges * To supply all the equipment and operatives twice yearly (Outside nesting season). * Remove all litter and debris before commencing. * To maintain the top and sides of all the shrubbery surrounding. * To remove all the annual growth and remove all arising from the site. Herbicide spraying Supply NPTC qualified and certified operatives to include chemical, to apply to hard surfaces, expansion joints, gravelled areas, on two occasions per year. Quotation Requirements: * Written quotation (Annual Cost per year - Years 1 to 3 showing inflationary increases if desired) i.e. Year 1 - PSxx.xx Year 2 - PSxx.xx Year 3 - PSxx.xx Copy of public liability insurance * Copy of company Health and Safety Policy * Method Statements * Risk Assessments Failure to supply any of the above will result in the Tender being rejected. Contact name and number: Tina Cunnell, Town Clerk, (01842) 754247. Quotations to be received by 12 noon on Thursday 15th of June. . Payment terms will be monthly (on invoice) at: * Annual Cost divided by 4 quarterly payable on receipt of quarter invoice. Sealed inner envelopes to be clearly marked 'Tender - Play park grass cutting, For the Attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AP. Tel: 01842 754247. Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381ab8aa-d6ba-449c-9732-50cf063383c8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | 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 | THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP24 2AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Thetford Castle | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 23 May 2017 at 12:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381ab8aa-d6ba-449c-9732-50cf063383c8 - 22 May 2017 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381ab8aa-d6ba-449c-9732-50cf063383c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381ab8aa-d6ba-449c-9732-50cf063383c8 23rd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55ad6751-e1e6-4d96-a6fe-5e5204141643 Tender Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3591c48b-dabd-4f3f-a73c-18e013fa0727 Play Park Maps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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