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title: "Rural Verge Cutting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ef"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-03"
---

# Rural Verge Cutting

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ef

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Rural Verge Cutting" contract, aimed at maintaining grass verges for public highway safety. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, this service contract was awarded on 3rd August 2026, with an initial term from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2028, and an option to extend twice for one-year periods. The procurement method used was limited competition below threshold value, and the overall contract value is £98,856 excluding VAT, potentially extending up to £118,627.20 excluding VAT with renewal options. The contract was signed on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Timbrell Farming Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Companies in related industries that can offer efficient and cost-effective services are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, particularly those capable of fulfilling local government safety obligations. The opportunities for contract extension also offer stable business growth prospects over several years, fostering long-term relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council have awarded the Contract for Rural Verge Cutting. This requirement is for the grass cutting of rural verges to ensure that Swindon Borough Council fulfils its safety obligations to the public highway. The initial contract term will be for two year with the option to extend by an additional two years, on a one plus one basis. The contract value is PS98,856.00 excluding VAT for the full contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073174-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,856 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIMBRELL FARMING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 12:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073174-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073174-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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