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title: "Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068df3"
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# Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068df3

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## Summary

Kent County Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance", focusing on landscape and horticultural services within the Maidstone area, United Kingdom (region UKJ45). The tender is at the award stage, with a total estimated value of £22,500,000 and an expected contract period starting from 1st March 2027. The procurement process employs a competitive flexible procedure which includes several stages, such as a Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ), Invitation to Tender (ITT), and potential negotiation meetings. The initial term is set for 5 years, with an optional extension term for up to 3 additional years, depending on outcome success and available funding.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in construction, real estate, landscape gardening, and agricultural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the nature of the work involves urban grass, shrub, and hedge maintenance operations typically scheduled from Monday to Friday. Suppliers should note that each lot will be awarded to the lowest-priced tenderer who meets the quality criteria set forth in the tender documents. Given the project's scale and scope, companies capable of delivering quality service at competitive prices will find this tender especially beneficial for business growth in the defined regions.

## Notice

The Contractor for each lot is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision. The main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual amenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users. Works are conducted typically Monday to Friday. The annual activities required under this contract consist of the following: * Six programmed urban grass cutting visits * One shrub bed maintenance visit * One hedge maintenance visit * Two rose bed maintenance visits * One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit * Other programmed activities * Ad hoc works The Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract. The expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to PS22,500,000. This is broken down as follows (all figures are estimates): -Initial Term 60 months (5 years) totalling PS10,125,000 (Lot 1 - PS4,556,250 Lot 2 - PS5,568,750) -Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) totalling PS6,075,000 (Lot 1 - PS2,733,750 Lot 2 - PS3,341,250) However, to allow for any future increases in funding, any future inflation, Compensation Events, and any other unexpected but in-scope spend, the total maximum contract value will be advertised on the relevant tendering portals (such as the Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender or Contracts Finder) as PS22,500,000. It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes, availability of further funding, and any decisions arising as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). */*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS "LOT 1" & "LOT 2" OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS PS11,250,000 - THIS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND THE ABOVE INFORMATION REFERRED TO (FTS WILL NOT ALLOW LOT VALUES TO BE INSERTED THAT WHEN ADDED TOGETHER ARE LOWER THAN THE STATED CONTRACT VALUE i.e. PS22,500,000*/*/ For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Construction-work./Q22KU4W92M To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Q22KU4W92M

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - West

The Contractor for Lot 1 - West is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision. The main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual amenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users. Works are conducted typically Monday to Friday. The annual activities required under this contract consist of the following: * Six programmed urban grass cutting visits * One shrub bed maintenance visit * One hedge maintenance visit * Two rose bed maintenance visits * One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit * Other programmed activities * Ad hoc works Please note that the proposed lotting structure may be subject to change as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The Council will keep tenderers informed throughout the procurement process of any such changes. The Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract. The expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to PS22,500,000. This is broken down as follows for Lot 1 (all figures are estimates): -Initial Term 60 months (5 years) - PS4,556,250 -Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) - PS2,733,750 However, to allow for any future increases in funding, any future inflation, Compensation Events, and any other unexpected but in-scope spend, the total maximum contract value will be advertised on the relevant tendering portals (such as the Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender or Contracts Finder) as PS22,500,000. It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes, availability of further funding, and any decisions arising as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). */*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS "LOT 1" & "LOT 2" OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS PS11,250,000 - THIS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND THE ABOVE INFORMATION REFERRED TO (FTS WILL NOT ALLOW LOT VALUES TO BE INSERTED THAT WHEN ADDED TOGETHER ARE LOWER THAN THE STATED CONTRACT VALUE i.e. PS22,500,000*/*/

Renewal: 3 x 12 month periods.

Lot 2 - East

The Contractor for Lot 2 - East is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision. The main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual amenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users. Works are conducted typically Monday to Friday. The annual activities required under this contract consist of the following: * Six programmed urban grass cutting visits * One shrub bed maintenance visit * One hedge maintenance visit * Two rose bed maintenance visits * One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit * Other programmed activities * Ad hoc works Please note that the proposed lotting structure may be subject to change as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The Council will keep tenderers informed throughout the procurement process of any such changes. The Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract. The expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to PS22,500,000. This is broken down as follows for Lot 2 (all figures are estimates): -Initial Term 60 months (5 years) - PS5,568,750. -Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) - PS3,341,250. However, to allow for any future increases in funding, any future inflation, Compensation Events, and any other unexpected but in-scope spend, the total maximum contract value will be advertised on the relevant tendering portals (such as the Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender or Contracts Finder) as PS22,500,000. It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes, availability of further funding, and any decisions arising as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). */*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS "LOT 1" & "LOT 2" OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS PS11,250,000 - THIS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND THE ABOVE INFORMATION REFERRED TO (FTS WILL NOT ALLOW LOT VALUES TO BE INSERTED THAT WHEN ADDED TOGETHER ARE LOWER THAN THE STATED CONTRACT VALUE i.e. PS22,500,000*/*/

Renewal: 3 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040096-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 29 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500,000 |
| Lots value | £22,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent, TLJ46 West Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 15:10 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040096-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 12:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039181-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039173-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040096-2026
  30th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039181-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039173-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Q22KU4W92M
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Construction-work./Q22KU4W92M
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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