---
title: "TENDER OPPORTUNITY FOR GRASS CUTTING 2025-28"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc5c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MARKET DRAYTON TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-14"
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# TENDER OPPORTUNITY FOR GRASS CUTTING 2025-28

Buyer: MARKET DRAYTON TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc5c

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## Summary

The Market Drayton Town Council in the United Kingdom is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "TENDER OPPORTUNITY FOR GRASS CUTTING 2025-28." The initiative falls under the services industry, specifically focused on planting and maintenance services of green areas, identified by the CPV code 77310000. The procurement process is in the 'Tender' phase, with submissions due by 12:00 PM GMT on 14th November 2025. The tender aims to secure services for grass cutting and strimming at 13 locations including play areas and open spaces throughout Market Drayton, spanning from April 2026 to October 2028. The contract is part of an open competition below threshold, and tender documents are required to be sent in a confidentially marked envelope to the specified address of the Town Clerk.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping to expand their services and secure a significant municipal contract valued at GBP 72,000. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with demonstrated expertise in similar projects and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The evaluation criteria will consider price as well as quality aspects, such as knowledge, experience, and compliance. This comprehensive approach allows businesses with high standards of service delivery and a proven track record in public space maintenance to leverage their skills and potentially enter or strengthen their presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

Market Drayton Town Council (MDTC) is seeking tenders from competent contractors for the grass cutting and strimming in the town as set out in the schedule of works. The cutting is for 13 locations within the town during the grass cutting season from April 2026 to October 2028; the areas are mainly play areas and open spaces.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065220-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | £72,000 |
| 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 | MARKET DRAYTON TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARKET DRAYTON |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF9 3AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Market Drayton West |
| Westminster constituency | North Shropshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 13:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065220-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065220-2025
  14th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://marketdrayton.gov.uk/

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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