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title: "Highway Verge Cutting"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76f88915-ce30-4d5b-9e9c-309b07c52683"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-01-13"
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# Highway Verge Cutting

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76f88915-ce30-4d5b-9e9c-309b07c52683

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has issued a tender for "Highway Verge Cutting" services, aiming to enhance the safety and maintenance of the highways network through effective grass verge cutting and ecological considerations. This tender is classified under agricultural services (CPV code: 77100000) and has an active status. The tender period concludes on 14th February 2017, with the intended contract starting on 1st April 2017 and running until 31st March 2021. Interested businesses should note that the procurement method follows an open procedure, making it accessible to various suppliers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in landscaping, ecological maintenance, or related services, particularly those with expertise in maintaining highway environments. Companies that are well-suited to compete include larger service providers due to a requirement for comprehensive service capabilities, as well as voluntary community sector enterprises that align with the ecological objectives of the project. The undertaking will not only contribute to the maintenance of public spaces but also foster relationships with local authorities, enabling potential growth through future contracts.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council invites tenders for the provision of Highway Grass Verge Cutting & Maintenance Services. The Employer will be Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Caudwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. The aims and objectives of the project requirement as set out within the Specification is to ensure that Bedford Borough Highways Network is safe and maintained to a high standard, providing clear sight lines whilst maintaining ecological aspects of the Network with the defined Roadside Nature reserves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0440193-54de-457e-b4b3-20472ac4c4b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2017 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0440193-54de-457e-b4b3-20472ac4c4b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0440193-54de-457e-b4b3-20472ac4c4b6
  13th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bedford:-Agricultural-services./X2K2ZZQRU6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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