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title: "SPS01191 Verge Grass Cutting"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67ccfd3d-5343-43b7-8510-dd9ea3270877"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-26"
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# SPS01191 Verge Grass Cutting

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67ccfd3d-5343-43b7-8510-dd9ea3270877

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## Summary

The Northumberland County Council is currently seeking contractors for the "SPS01191 Verge Grass Cutting" project, which involves maintaining highway verges across the Northumberland highway network in the North East of England. This procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 28th March 2018. The contract, valued at £480,000, is intended to commence on 1st May 2018 and run until 30th April 2020. It follows an open procurement method, inviting any interested parties to participate in the bidding process for these grounds maintenance services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their service offerings and secure a significant contract within the public sector. Companies with experience in maintaining outdoor spaces in urban environments would be well-suited to compete for this project, contributing to the upkeep of important community infrastructure while potentially benefitting from long-term engagement with the local government authority.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a Contractor, or Contractors, for the maintenance of all strategic and non-strategic highway verges throughout the Northumberland County Council highway network. This includes single swathe and visibility cutting to an agreed specification. Additional information: Tender documents can be located on https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf47953b-2f94-457d-bfd5-0d8f82f49220 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf47953b-2f94-457d-bfd5-0d8f82f49220

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf47953b-2f94-457d-bfd5-0d8f82f49220
  26th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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