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title: "Invitation to Provide Farm Ditching and Mowing Services"
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# Invitation to Provide Farm Ditching and Mowing Services

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66d2fabc-3b0e-4be6-a35d-1aecb58cb056

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council is seeking a contractor to provide farm ditching and mowing services for its NCC farms Estate to maintain the drainage network and reduce flooding. This tender, titled "Invitation to Provide Farm Ditching and Mowing Services," falls under the repair and maintenance services industry category. The procurement stage is currently open, using an open procedure (above threshold) as the procurement method. The tender deadline is set for 22nd July 2024, with the contract period starting on 14th August 2024 and lasting for 6 years.

This opportunity presented by Norfolk County Council is ideal for businesses specializing in planting, maintenance services of green areas, grounds maintenance services, and miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. Businesses interested in long-term contract commitments and servicing the agricultural sector will find this tender suitable for their growth objectives. For more information on how to apply, businesses can visit the Norfolk County Council website or the Contracts Finder platform.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council owns multiple farm estates across the region with tenant farmers in situ. Norfolk County Council is responsible for the maintenance of the some of the ditches within the estates that form part of the drainage network. Applicants should note that this tender is being assessed 100% on price i.e for those who pass Sections 2 and 3, the winner will be the bidder with the lowest price. Norfolk County Council require a contractor to deliver the maintenance of ditches within the NCC farms Estate to maintain the drainage network and reduce flooding. The works will consist of the delivery of dredging and mowing of ditches over a 6-year period. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67fca758-dd47-44b3-8129-e7f7a0f1507d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| 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
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2024 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67fca758-dd47-44b3-8129-e7f7a0f1507d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67fca758-dd47-44b3-8129-e7f7a0f1507d
  18th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

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