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title: "Highway Verge and Visibility Cutting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031fc2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Highway Verge and Visibility Cutting Services

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031fc2

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## Summary

Braintree District Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Highway Verge and Visibility Cutting Services," classified under horticultural services. This contract aims to maintain highway verges on behalf of Essex County Council and is currently in the Tender stage. The initial contract period is set for three years with possible extensions. The deadline for bid submissions is on 7th April 2022, with the contract valued at approximately £883,000. Bidders should note that the procurement method used is an open procedure, aiming to encourage participation from various suppliers.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the horticultural and landscaping industries, to engage in public sector contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous as the contracting authority has indicated that the contract could be suitable for them, emphasising that selection will be based solely on defined criteria. Companies specialising in verge maintenance, grassing services, and hedge trimming would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in ensuring safe and aesthetically pleasing public spaces.

## Notice

Braintree District Council has a statutory responsibility for maintaining its highway verges on behalf of Essex County Council who are the Highways Authority. We are seeking a Contractor to provide highway verge and visibility cutting. This contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years (36 months) with the option of an extension of 12 months and a further 12 months.

### Lot Information

Full Autumn only with Ad Hoc Safety Cuts

A full Autumn cut between August to October each year, which includes all highway verges within the Braintree District. Safety cuts will be required on an ad hoc basis throughout the year. Only one lot will be awarded and the how the decision will be take is described within the procurement documents. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3XTSFKXJ22

Renewal: Any further notice for ongoing services will be published once the requirement is confirmed, either prior to the end of the initial term of this contract or during any of the extension periods.

Full Spring and Autumn Cuts & Ad Hoc Safety Cuts

Spring and Autumn Cuts of all highway verges within the Braintree District. Safety cuts will be required on an ad hoc basis. Only one lot will be awarded and the how the decision will be taken is described within the procurement documents. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3XTSFKXJ22

Renewal: Any further notice for ongoing services will be published once the requirement is confirmed, either prior to the end of the initial term of this contract or during any of the extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017052-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Approximately 6 months before the end of the initial term or before the end of each extension period |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £883,000 |
| Lots value | £883,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £324,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | P CRAWFORD CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017052-2022
- 9 Mar 2022 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006440-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.braintree.gov.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=699948703
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3XTSFKXJ22
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Horticultural-services./3XTSFKXJ22

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