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title: "Highway Verge Maintenance and Arboriculture Framework 2024-2026"
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# Highway Verge Maintenance and Arboriculture Framework 2024-2026

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a86a21c0-a337-4bfb-ad98-40405eaa47e0

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## Summary

The Cumberland Council is seeking contractors for the Highway Verge Maintenance and Arboriculture Framework 2024-2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of GBP 480,000. The tender deadline is May 7, 2024, and the contract period is from June 10, 2024, to May 31, 2026. The council aims to ensure safe traffic flow and protect the road network and ecology. The main procurement category is works, and the location is in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, specifically those involved in verge maintenance work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the Cumberland Council welcomes their involvement. The contract offers a valuable chance for companies to secure a framework agreement for a two-year period, potentially leading to business growth and development within the specified industry category.

## Notice

Cumberland Council requires Contractors to provide an efficient and effective verge maintenance service to permit safe movement of traffic throughout the County and protect the integrity of the road network and ecology of the roadside environment. The work entails the routine cutting of a single swathe (machine width) along the majority of the roadside verges in addition to the periodic full-width cutting of roadside verges and visibility areas. This service is currently provided through a framework. This framework will provide the service for a maximum of 2 years from the 2024 season through to the end of the 2025/2026 financial year. Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN720276) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register free link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23abc7ac-e394-48b8-8779-d9759dcc4207 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | C DAVIDSON CONTRACTORS; GREAVES TREE SERVICES; SOUTH LAKES TREE SURGEONS; TYLA SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

## Release History

- 28 May 2024 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23abc7ac-e394-48b8-8779-d9759dcc4207
- 19 Apr 2024 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c15a33-6236-41c6-938f-22e98a3e86d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23abc7ac-e394-48b8-8779-d9759dcc4207
  28th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c15a33-6236-41c6-938f-22e98a3e86d7
  19th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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