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title: "Public Rights of Way Grass Cutting Framework"
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# Public Rights of Way Grass Cutting Framework

Buyer: CITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7c5e4b9-dcdd-4cdb-b6b8-0b1876fe059b

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## Summary

The City of Sunderland has completed a procurement process for the "Public Rights of Way Grass Cutting Framework", aimed at vegetation control on public rights of way and the cycle network. This initiative falls under the services category and has a contract value of £72,300. The procurement method utilised was classified as "Other" and the contract period commenced on 21 December 2016, running for an initial 24 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The winning supplier, Airedale Forestry Ltd, is based in Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, and the contracts were awarded on 21 December 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in landscaping and environmental management services. Companies specialised in grass cutting, vegetation control, and related maintenance activities would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future contracts. Being a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) could enhance eligibility, as the procurement framework has been designed with the potential to include SMEs, thereby fostering competitive business opportunities in the region.

## Notice

Vegetation control on public rights of way and cycle network. The Framework is for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months at the sole discretion of Sunderland City Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1d9436-0a31-44ce-be64-bde595c3499f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2016 - 20 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,300 |
| 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 | CITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIREDALE FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2017 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1d9436-0a31-44ce-be64-bde595c3499f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1d9436-0a31-44ce-be64-bde595c3499f
  5th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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