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title: "Invitation to Provide Farm Ditching and Mowing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0470be"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Invitation to Provide Farm Ditching and Mowing Services

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0470be

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Invitation to Provide Farm Ditching and Mowing Services" under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This open procedure, focusing on farm ditching and mowing within the Norfolk County Council farms estate, aimed to maintain the drainage network and reduce flooding. Key locations covered within the project include regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The procurement, managed under the legal basis 32014L0024, was 100% price-based, with Glover Group (EA) Limited winning the contract, which spans from 3rd September 2024 for an initial 3-year term with a possibility of a 3-year extension. The entire project was valued in the range of £100,000 - £250,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those focusing on repair and maintenance services, planting and maintenance services of green areas, and miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. SMEs, in particular, would be well-suited to compete in this domain, as evidenced by the participation of Glover Group (EA) Limited. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish long-term relationships with regional authorities, thereby boosting their reputation and ensuring steady revenue streams over extended periods. The Norfolk County Council's commitment to maintaining environmental infrastructure underscores the potential for recurring projects, providing businesses with continual opportunities for growth and expansion.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council owns multiple farm estates across the region with tenant farmers in situ. Norfolk County Council is responsible for the maintenance of the some of the ditches within the estates that form part of the drainage network. Norfolk County Council required a contractor to deliver the maintenance of ditches within the NCC farms Estate to maintain the drainage network and reduce flooding. The works will consist of the delivery of dredging and mowing of ditches over a 6-year period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council required a contractor to deliver the maintenance of ditches within the NCC farms Estate to maintain the drainage network and reduce flooding. The works will consist of the delivery of dredging and mowing of ditches over a 3 year contract with the possibility of an extension of a further 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032009-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOVER GROUP ( EA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032009-2024
- 18 Jun 2024 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018740-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

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