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title: "Management of Roadside Verges for Biodiversity - November 2018"
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# Management of Roadside Verges for Biodiversity - November 2018

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aef8f784-71ec-400f-8b38-9c9ab5f71c8a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Management of Roadside Verges for Biodiversity - November 2018" is being conducted by Worcestershire County Council, which serves as the Highway Authority for the region. This open tender, classified under environmental services, is currently active and consists of two distinct Lots: Lot 1 focuses on Roadside Verge Nature Reserves, while Lot 2 pertains to a management pilot project in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 16 January 2019, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2022. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, indicative of a competitive bidding environment.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management and conservation services. Companies experienced in landscaping, ecological assessments, and biodiversity projects would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on ensuring the protection and enhancement of flora and fauna in designated verges. Participation in this contract could not only boost a business's portfolio but also contribute to sustainable development objectives within the community.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council (the Council) is the Highway Authority for Worcestershire and as such is responsible for all adopted highways, (with the exception of Motorways and Trunk Roads) within the County. The Council's contractors (Ringway) carry out maintenance on the majority of the verges in the County; however some areas are maintained by third parties. In addition to standard verge regime there are a number of Roadside Verge Nature Reserves (RVNR) which are treated individually in respect of their requirements to suit the flora and fauna that they were designated for. There are 2 Lots within this tender. Tenderers are able to bid for one or multiple Lots. Lot 1: Roadside Verge Nature Reserves (RVNR). Lot 2: Highways Verges Management Pilot Project in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). 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/18dc6d92-0908-4e20-bff3-0a27b10c2129 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2018 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18dc6d92-0908-4e20-bff3-0a27b10c2129

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18dc6d92-0908-4e20-bff3-0a27b10c2129
  27th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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