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title: "Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance"
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# Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5b38b7b-f618-4a05-9a73-0b5fa26159c2

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, alongside Suds and Watercourse Maintenance. The procurement, classified under grassing services, falls under the open procedure and is aimed at companies operating in the services sector. The tender period is set to end on 29 January 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2025. The location for the contract delivery is Bedford, MK42 9AP, in the East of England, with a contract value of £980,000 and a minimum value of £950,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in landscaping and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in grass cutting, hedge trimming, and related landscaping work. Given the contract's scope and value, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar contracts would be well-suited to compete. Companies are encouraged to express their interest via the In-Tend portal, allowing them access to the necessary documentation to prepare their proposals effectively.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council) invites tenders for the provision of Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance. Additional information: Please express your interest via the In-Tend portal. Access to the documents are available on this portal. www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480def6a-2749-41ef-9422-8777a1212e6a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2019 at 09:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480def6a-2749-41ef-9422-8777a1212e6a
- 11 Dec 2019 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480def6a-2749-41ef-9422-8777a1212e6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480def6a-2749-41ef-9422-8777a1212e6a
  11th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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