--- title: "Bar Hill Village Grass Cutting Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59db751e-61a9-406a-8e48-3c179b0ed1a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59db751e-61a9-406a-8e48-3c179b0ed1a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59db751e-61a9-406a-8e48-3c179b0ed1a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59db751e-61a9-406a-8e48-3c179b0ed1a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BAR HILL PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-20" --- # Bar Hill Village Grass Cutting Contract Buyer: BAR HILL PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59db751e-61a9-406a-8e48-3c179b0ed1a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59db751e-61a9-406a-8e48-3c179b0ed1a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59db751e-61a9-406a-8e48-3c179b0ed1a8.json) ## Summary The Bar Hill Parish Council has initiated a tender process for the Bar Hill Village Grass Cutting Contract. The contract involves the cutting of various grassed areas in the village, with a total value of £24,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is set for noon on 26 January 2024. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 31st December 2026, with the council paying monthly based on approved invoices. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for landscaping and maintenance services providers to grow their business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified cutting frequencies, site inspection requirements, and invoicing procedures. The contract promises a steady income over the three-year period for the successful bidder, providing a stable foundation for business expansion in the local community. ## Notice The Parish Council invites tenders for the cutting of all grassed areas marked on the attached map of Bar Hill Village. Your tender should be based upon the cutting frequency listed below during the period from 1st March to the beginning of November, each year. Owing to the nature of the layout of Bar Hill we recommend a site inspection is made of the area (Council representative may be able to support depending on availability), and hardcopy of maps available on request. Tenders must be returned to the Parish Council Office at the above address in a sealed envelope marked 'Confidential - Tender Grass' by noon on 26 January 2024. The majority of the areas are to be cut once every two weeks with the other areas cut less frequently as described in the attached document. The length of the cut to be at the discretion of the Contractor but please bear in mind the village green is used constantly for football during the autumn/winter/spring months and cricket during the summer. The Contractor, prior to cutting any area of grass, shall inspect and ensure that all litter, stones and obstacles are cleared before cutting commences. The Council will not be liable for any damage or loss to equipment incurred by the contractor during the period of the contract howsoever caused. The Chairman of the Parish Council, or the Parish Clerk, may verbally alter these frequencies, such an alteration will be confirmed in writing. The Council reserves the right to add or remove areas to be cut during the period of the contract. The Contractor will advise the Parish Clerk if they consider the ground conditions in any area are such that either: (a) the grass does not require cutting or (b) to cut the grass would cause damage to the ground due to wet weather. The Contractor will act in accordance with instructions. The contractor must ensure operatives do not damage tree trunks when strimming and are requested not to cut back the flowering bulbs too early (eg Gladeside and Acorn Avenue), nor damage Bee Orchids at the front of Hollytrees. The grass must be mown or strimmed. Footpaths must be left tidy with no excessive clippings and debris left. Specifically, all the children's play area hard surfaces should be left clean to ensure health and safety. The Contractor must notify the Parish Clerk at least two days prior to work being carried out. If applicable, for this purpose only, notification can be left via a message on the Parish Council telephone answering machine 01954 780456 and email. clerk@barhillpc.org.uk and office@barhillpc.org.uk The Contractor will submit invoices for work carried out in each calendar month and the Parish Council undertake, if the invoice is correct, to pay the invoice once agreed at its monthly Parish Council Meeting, which is currently held every third Thursday of the month. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8f4c8e-c91b-46eb-a86a-c7bc1a14497f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000 | | 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 | BAR HILL PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB23 8EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Bar Hill | | Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2023 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8f4c8e-c91b-46eb-a86a-c7bc1a14497f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8f4c8e-c91b-46eb-a86a-c7bc1a14497f 20th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25ab2956-2581-4962-8ac8-9d6fea44e05a Invitation to tender for Bar Hill Parish Council grass cutting - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d8342e3-6ae9-4c93-bccc-30d128e3aba2 Map of areas in Bar Hill where grass is to be cut. ## Notice URLs - https://www.barhill-pc.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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