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title: "Heather Cutting and Collection at Cannock Chase Country Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d99"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Heather Cutting and Collection at Cannock Chase Country Park

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d99

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council is conducting a public procurement process entitled "Heather Cutting and Collection at Cannock Chase Country Park," under the industry category of planting and maintenance services of green areas. This tender, with ID IA3829, is currently in the tender stage and employs an open procurement method. The contract is valued at approximately £250,000 (excluding VAT) and covers the period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with potential extensions up to 31st August 2031. Relevant deadlines include the closing date for tender submissions on 16th June 2026 and the end of the enquiry period on 12th June 2026. The project location is Cannock Chase Country Park, located in the region identified as UKG2, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in horticultural and environmental services, specifically those specialising in the maintenance of green spaces. Companies capable of providing track cut and collect services, along with skilled operators, will find this contract beneficial in expanding their portfolio and securing stability over a potential five-year period. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports these entities. The evaluation will focus on both quality and price, providing a balanced opportunity for well-organised and cost-effective suppliers.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) requires the hire of two track cut and collect machines plus operators, to cut predetermined patches of Heather within the Cannock Chase Country Park, refer to the specification for details of the commission requirements. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and, subject to earlier termination in accordance with its terms, will continue until midnight on 31st August 2029. At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by with additional options to extend by up to 2 X 12 months - up to 31st August 2031 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract. The total estimated value (excluding VAT) is circa PS250,000 over the total 5 years

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by an additional 2 X 12 months - 1st September 2029 up to 31st August 2030 and 1st September 2030 up to 31st August 2031 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046447-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-05-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046447-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046447-2026
  20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  The Tender documents can be accessed by registering on SCC Proactis eTendering Portal Note: Closing date and time for receipt of Tenders is 12:00 pm on 16/06/2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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