--- title: "Grass Cutting of Hellesdon Verges 2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa15ee9e-465e-4776-9f49-675a5ff1d02c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa15ee9e-465e-4776-9f49-675a5ff1d02c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa15ee9e-465e-4776-9f49-675a5ff1d02c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa15ee9e-465e-4776-9f49-675a5ff1d02c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HELLESDON PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-08" --- # Grass Cutting of Hellesdon Verges 2023 Buyer: HELLESDON PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa15ee9e-465e-4776-9f49-675a5ff1d02c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa15ee9e-465e-4776-9f49-675a5ff1d02c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa15ee9e-465e-4776-9f49-675a5ff1d02c.json) ## Summary The Hellesdon Parish Council is seeking tenders for the Grass Cutting of Hellesdon Verges 2023 project. The contracting authority is Hellesdon Parish Council, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in a tender phase, with a deadline of November 29, 2022, for tender submissions. The main procurement category is "works," specifically landscaping work for roads and motorways. This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in the bidding process. Businesses in the landscaping industry, particularly those experienced in grass cutting and maintenance work, are well-suited to compete. The contract period spans from March 1, 2023, to November 1, 2023, allowing for potential business growth and collaboration with the Hellesdon Parish Council. ## Notice Hellesdon Parish Council is inviting tenders for the cutting of the grass verges in the parish for the 2023 season. The specification for the works is attached, as are the roads required as part of the contract, totalling an area of 55,849m2. The Parish Council anticipates there to be ten cuts during the growing season, but reserves the right to request extra cuts at a cost determined by the contractor. Specification 1. Cutting shall be carried out in a careful and safe manner and shall be in accordance with the areas shown on the schedule. 2. The maximum finished cut height shall be 40mm and will not normally exceed 120mm before being cut. 3. Grass shall be cut right up to road signs, marker posts, lighting columns etc. by hand or strimmer. This work will be completed within the same week (7 calendar days) as the mowing is carried out. The cost of this work shall be included in the appropriate mowing rates. 4. All areas shall be cut 10 times during the growing season. If the growing season determines it, additional cut(s) may be required as instructed by Hellesdon Parish Council. 5. Flail mowers shall not be used for this cutting. General Requirements 1. Evidence required will be required of public liability and employer's liability insurance of PS5,000,000 for any one event. 2. All operations and activities are to be risk assessed with copies provided to the Parish Council. 3. If a contractor is new to working with Hellesdon Parish Council, then the names of 2 customers from whom references can be obtained should be provided. If possible, these should be from a local authority. 4. No sub-contractor to be used without prior written consent from Hellesdon Parish Council Plant and Vehicles 1. The Plant supplied for the Service must be licensed and insured to comply with current regulations. Vehicles used as Plant shall be fitted with a cab mounted flashing amber light which must be operating when engaged in grass cutting. 2. All operatives must wear high visibility clothing to BS EN471:1994, Class 3, incorporating additional reflective materials for extra safety, boots with steel toe-caps and, where appropriate, helmets, all to be provided by the Contractor. This also applies to where plant is being delivered to work sites. Traffic Signs 1. The Contractor shall at all times comply with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. 'Traffic Safety Measures for Roadworks' as appropriate (published by TSO in 2006). 2. All signs shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition. All tenders should be completed on the enclosed form and returned to: Faye LeBon, Clerk to Hellesdon Parish Council Diamond Jubilee Lodge Wood View Road Hellesdon NR6 5QB By midday on Tuesday 29th November 2022 Additional information: Any queries about the tender can be made to: Faye LeBon, Clerk to Hellesdon Parish Council clerk@hellesdon-pc.org.uk 01603 301751 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856a0607-ab93-4178-b998-d4fdcb0d0778 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 1 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,500 | | 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 | HELLESDON PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | HELLESDON PARISH COUNCIL | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR6 5QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Broadland | | Electoral ward | Hellesdon North West | | Westminster constituency | Norwich North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways ## Release History - 8 Nov 2022 at 11:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856a0607-ab93-4178-b998-d4fdcb0d0778 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856a0607-ab93-4178-b998-d4fdcb0d0778 8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c7bba8a-ef7e-447a-9a03-7e5d7d269a21 Invitation to Tender and Tender Return Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa40250c-ec9a-4282-8fe9-493cdf1a3080 Roads and area calculation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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