---
title: "Contract for Maintenance of Vegetation on Public Rights of Way"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d79"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Contract for Maintenance of Vegetation on Public Rights of Way

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d79

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Gateshead Borough Council focuses on the maintenance of vegetation on public rights of way, which involves strimming and survey operations over a large area in the borough. The procurement is associated with the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The contract, awarded on 2nd April 2026, covering the period until 2nd April 2028 with possible extensions, contributes to both scheduled and reactive maintenance of approximately 105 kilometres of pathways. The procurement method was open competition, suitable for businesses above the threshold, allowing various suppliers to participate. Being overseen by Gateshead Borough Council, located at Civic Centre, Regent Terrace, Gateshead, further details are managed through their official procurement contact email.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vegetation management, offering a multi-year contract with renewal options. Ideal candidates include companies proficient in agricultural, horticultural, and forestry services, particularly those capable of large-scale projects in the North East region, UKC22. The contract is suitable for SMEs, offering exposure and growth potential within public sector services, focusing on delivering high-quality, reliable maintenance solutions. Businesses with expertise in managing public areas like parks and pathways would find this tender ideal to showcase their capabilities in sustainable and community-focused initiatives.

## Notice

The Council's Public Rights of Way (PROW) maintenance programme runs from April to September. Approximately 105 kilometres of vegetation along the public rights of way is cut back and maintained over these 5 months; 40 kilometres are cut twice, and a further 45 kilometres are cut once during this period. The extra 20 kilometres allows for additional cuts throughout the season. Along with the management and maintenance of the vegetation, the public rights-of-way are also surveyed. Any issues highlighted are added to a maintenance list, which is then forwarded on to the Council with an updated strimming progress list every month.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 24 Months with options to extend up to a further 2 X 12 Months

### Planning Information

Market engagement questionnaire published on OPEN portal (https://www.open-uk.org/). This can be found using project number OPEN20251504.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034873-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,478 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOMINIC WRIGHT GARDEN AND COUNTRYSIDE MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034873-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 12:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007081-2026
- 26 Aug 2025 at 08:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051135-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034873-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007081-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051135-2025
  26th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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