---
title: "Highway Verges & Visibility Cutting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e59"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050e59"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e59.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e59.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-06"
---

# Highway Verges & Visibility Cutting Services

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e59

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050e59)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e59.json)

## Summary

The Highway Verges & Visibility Cutting Services contract, led by Braintree District Council and procured through the Essex Procurement Partnership on behalf of Essex County Council, has concluded the award stage. This service, notably falling under the horticultural services and verge maintenance work categories, focuses on maintaining highway verges in Braintree, UKH region, for improved visibility and safety. The procurement was enacted through an open procedure, and the active contract with SKIPPERS GROUND MAINTENANCE LIMITED started on 20th October 2025, with an initial duration that may extend until 2029, following successful completion and mutual agreement. The contract's total gross value is £628,588, with key service delivery periods in spring and autumn each year.

This tender opens avenues for businesses involved in landscaping, horticulture, and maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Such businesses have the opportunity to expand by demonstrating excellent quality service delivery and potentially securing extensions or additional contracts. In serving a public authority under the sub-central government classification, firms can enhance their reputation and gain critical experience in public sector engagements, fostering growth and stability in their operations. Additionally, the potential for up to 100 ad hoc safety cuts annually offers further service demand for enterprises adept in efficient, ad-hoc project management.

## Notice

Essex County Council, through the Essex Procurement Partnership, is procuring Highway Verges & Visibility Cutting Services on behalf of Braintree District Council. 1 Introduction 1.1 Braintree District Council ("the Council") maintains highway verges in its district on behalf of Essex County Council (ECC) who are the statutory Highways Authority. 2 Background 2.1 A trial was completed in 2024 where highway verges in the district were not cut during Spring in order to access the proliferation of biodiversity. 2.2 The trial has ended, and the decision has been taken by ECC to revert back to two cuts per annum, spring and autumn. 2.3 The Council now wish to procure a contract to deliver this service in accordance with this specification including ad hoc safety cuts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 40 ad hoc safety cuts are priced per annum, however up to 100 ad hoc safety cuts can be used if required.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years in 1 year increments. At the sole discretion of the Authority, in agreement with the supplier.

### Planning Information

Essex County Council, through the Essex Procurement Partnership, is carrying out Preliminary Market Engagement on behalf of Braintree District Council for the upcoming procurement of its Highway Verges & Visibility Maintenance contract. This service is delivered on behalf of Essex County Council, who are the statutory highway authority. Your feedback will be invaluable in helping us ensure the contract is structured in a way that delivers value for money, promotes sustainability, and supports innovation. Below are key areas of interest. Please provide responses where applicable. You are not required to answer every question - focus on areas relevant to your expertise or service offering.
To take part in this event please follow this link:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=db5ac37a-e42b-f011-8136-005056b64545
We recognise that not all questions may be applicable to your organisation, so each question is optional. The more information the better (within reason) - we would prefer a partial response to only the questions applicable to your organisation, rather than no response.
Your response to this question is the uploaded market response pack.
Please submit any questions through the ProContract messaging functionality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000519-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 22 May 2025 |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2029-03-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | £532,157 |
| Contracts value | £532,157 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex, TLH36 Heart of Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKIPPERS GROUND MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 09:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000519-2026
- 22 Sep 2025 at 15:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058649-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 13:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036139-2025
- 8 May 2025 at 08:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019568-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000519-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058649-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036139-2025
  30th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019568-2025
  8th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=79fbf28c-b255-f011-813a-005056b64545
  Please use the link provided. It is free to register for and bid on this requirement. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Any clarifications must be submitted via the messaging function on Pro Contract. If you are having issues registering with Pro Contract please contact their support desk.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.skippersgm.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=79fbf28c-b255-f011-813a-005056b64545Pleaseusethelinkprovided.Itisfreetoregisterforandbidonthisrequirement.Onlyelectronicsubmissionswillbeaccepted.AnyclarificationsmustbesubmittedviathemessagingfunctiononProContract.IfyouarehavingissuesregisteringwithProContractpleasecontacttheirsupportdesk.
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=db5ac37a-e42b-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050e59. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e59.json.