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title: "Framework Agreement for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee38eaf6-4066-4653-a2f6-3cd2448a2a8a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2019-02-21"
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# Framework Agreement for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee38eaf6-4066-4653-a2f6-3cd2448a2a8a

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## Summary

Durham County Council has initiated a tender for a Framework Agreement for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, which is currently in the tendering stage. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products. The deadline for submitting bids is 25th March 2019, with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2019 and end on 31st May 2021. The contract encompasses eight distinct lots across various areas in the North East of England, providing specific opportunities for local companies.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in landscaping, maintenance services, or agricultural machinery. Businesses that can effectively manage one or more lots, including extensive grass cutting and hedge trimming in large areas, would be particularly well-suited to compete. This framework agreement allows bidders to apply for individual lots or multiple lots, fostering a competitive environment that can benefit local contractors and service providers while enhancing community aesthetics through well-maintained highways.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting. This Framework Agreement is divided into 8 separate Lots and bidders can bid for one Lot, a combination of Lots or all Lots. Details of the Lots covered by this contract are outlined below; Lot Number Area Area Sq Metres Lot 1 West Durham 656,707 Lot 2 Derwentside & Chester-Le Street Area 670,269 Lot 3 Durham City Area 279,224 Lot 4 Easington Area 342,144 Lot 5 Crook Area 288,655 Lot 6 Bishop Auckland Area 116,615 Lot 7 Sedgefield Area 634,853 Lot 8 Teesdale Area 651,296 The documents must be downloaded from www.nepo.org and insert reference DN394310

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0882f964-0490-4720-bbf8-12ef3446a2cf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0882f964-0490-4720-bbf8-12ef3446a2cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0882f964-0490-4720-bbf8-12ef3446a2cf
  21st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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