---
title: "Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ae65"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-11"
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# Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ae65

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement to carry out Highway Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham. This procurement falls under the category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The agreement is organised into 8 separate lots, each with specific geographical areas within Durham. The total value of the framework agreement is GBP 400,000.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the agricultural and landscaping sectors to bid for contracts in specific areas within Durham for highway grass verge and hedge cutting services. Businesses that specialise in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, or landscaping services may find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The tender is in the active status and was initiated through an open procedure, allowing for fair competition among businesses of different scales.

## Notice

Framework Agreement to carry out Highway Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham

### Lot Information

Lot 1 West Durham

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham

Options: extensions at discretion of Council

Renewal: 1x12,1x12, 1x12 mths

Lot 2 Derwentside & Chester le Street Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12,1x12 mths

Durham City Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions will be at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12, 1x12 mths

Easington Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions will be at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12,1x12 mths

Crook Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12, 1x12 mths

Bishop Auckland Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12, 1x12mths

Sedgefield Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12, 1x12mths

Teesdale Area

Contract for Framework for Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting within the County of Durham.

Options: Extensions to be at the discretion of the Council

Renewal: 1x12, 1x12, 1x12mths

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030030-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2023 - 9 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | A J GUTHRIE; AINSTY TIMBER MARKETING; GJ CONTRACTORS; I C LIDDLE; UK LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030030-2023
- 6 Mar 2023 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006459-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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