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title: "Hedge Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CRANBROOK TOWN COUNCIL"
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# Hedge Maintenance

Buyer: CRANBROOK TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552a4

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## Summary

Cranbrook Town Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is currently in the tender update stage of a procurement process titled "Hedge Maintenance". This procurement falls under the industry category of services and involves tree pruning and hedge trimming, focusing on the maintenance of public open spaces in Cranbrook, UK, specifically in region UKK4. The tender is being conducted through an open competition procurement method with a submission requirement for electronic submissions, closing on 17th August 2025. The contract period for this service is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, and interested tenderers must adhere to the evaluation criteria outlined in the provided documentation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and environmentally sustainable landscaping services. Companies with expertise in high-quality and ecologically sensitive landscape management, especially those with experience in managing large public open spaces and nature reserves, will be well-suited to compete. Small to medium enterprises that can deliver innovative and efficient maintenance solutions will find this tender particularly lucrative due to its open competition framework. This opportunity allows businesses to expand their portfolio through collaboration with a local government body, enhancing their reputation and credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Cranbrook Town Council is responsible for, among other elements, the management and maintenance of public open spaces across the town, including a 35-hectare Country Park and nature reserve. The Council is inviting tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance across the Country Park, public open spaces, and designated green areas. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, environmentally sensitive maintenance service in accordance with the specification published with this opportunity across areas of public open space (POS) including the Country Park, play areas, green corridors, and other designated locations. The Council awards a separate contract for the maintenance of grass cutting, weed control, scrub and shrub maintenance as well as path maintenance. Meadow Grassland, to be cut, bailed, and removed within the Country Park, will also be managed under a separate contract unless agreed otherwise by Cranbrook Town Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042562-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRANBROOK TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | CRANBROOK |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX5 7DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Cranbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 07:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042562-2025
- 24 Jun 2025 at 13:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034750-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042562-2025
  24th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034750-2025
  24th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2481
  Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2482
  Service Specification
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2483
  Hedgerow Management Plan
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2484
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3423
  Location Plan

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cranbrooktowncouncil.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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