--- title: "Vigo Parish Council - Grounds Maintenance, Grass Cutting and Tree Works Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-079513" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-079513" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-079513.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-079513.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Vigo Parish Council" published: "2026-11-01" --- # Vigo Parish Council - Grounds Maintenance, Grass Cutting and Tree Works Contract Buyer: Vigo Parish Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-079513 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-079513) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-079513.json) ## Summary Vigo Parish Council is procuring a combined grounds maintenance service for its land and public open spaces in Vigo, Kent. The work covers grass cutting and grassland management, tree and woodland maintenance, shrub and vegetation management, and related grounds maintenance. The purpose is to maintain Council-owned sites and community open spaces, with routine and emergency work coordinated under one contract. The service includes access to suitable equipment, supervision and emergency response arrangements. Specialist activities may be subcontracted, but the main contractor remains responsible for subcontractors. The specification and site information define the locations, service frequencies and required standards. This is grounds maintenance and tree-care work, including tree maintenance (CPV 77211500). The Council invited offers through an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. It is a single combined contract, not divided into lots. The enquiry deadline was 20 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC, and tenders were due by 30 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The initial contract period runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031, with two optional one-year extensions and a maximum term ending 31 March 2033. The estimated value is £396,000 excluding VAT (£475,200 including VAT). An award decision was due by 18 January 2027. Evaluation gives 65% to quality and 35% to price; quality covers emergency response and access, experience, staffing and resources, service approach, and understanding of Vigo and the contract. The work suits grounds maintenance contractors able to deliver a coordinated service across public open spaces, including grass cutting, vegetation management and tree work. Bidders need relevant experience and references for comparable services, plus the technical competence, staff, supervision, plant and equipment to meet the specification. Equipment may be owned or hired, and specialist work may be subcontracted; the lead contractor remains accountable for subcontractors. The Council requires appropriate health and safety competence, including suitable qualifications, training and experience for specialist activities such as tree work. Contractors must show how they will maintain service continuity, provide absence cover and respond to urgent or emergency work, including during adverse weather. Public liability insurance of at least £10 million is required by the stated pre-commencement point; employers’ liability insurance is required where legally applicable. Equivalent qualifications, standards and evidence are accepted where appropriate. ## Notice Vigo Parish Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of grounds maintenance, grass cutting and tree works within the parish of Vigo, Kent. The contract covers the maintenance of Parish Council owned land and public open spaces, including grass cutting, grassland management, tree and woodland maintenance, shrub and vegetation management, and associated grounds maintenance activities. The contract will be for an initial period of four years, with the option to extend for two further periods of one year each, giving a maximum duration of six years. The successful contractor will be required to provide suitably qualified personnel, appropriate equipment, effective supervision and emergency response arrangements in accordance with the Council's Service Specification. Attendance at a pre-tender site visit is mandatory. Full details of the services, required standards, frequencies, contract conditions and tender evaluation criteria are provided in the tender documentation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract may be extended by up to two additional periods of one year each, following the initial four-year term. Each extension will be subject to the Parish Council's decision to exercise the relevant extension in accordance with the contract terms. The maximum total contract duration, including both extensions, will be six years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103504-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | 2032-10-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £396,000 | | Lots value | £396,000 | | 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 | Vigo Parish Council | | Locality | VIGO, GRAVESEND | | Postcode area | Dartford | | Postcode | DA13 0TD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Gravesham | | Electoral ward | Meopham South & Vigo | | Westminster constituency | Gravesham | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming ## Release History - 1 Nov 2026 at 16:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103504-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103504-2026 1st November 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.vigo-pc.gov.uk/Tender_Documents_44366.aspx Vigo Parish Council Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031 - Service Specification, site maps and supporting tender documents. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24966 Invitation to Tender - Vigo Parish Council Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24967 Draft Contract - Vigo Parish Council Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031, including provisions for two optional one-year extensions. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24968 Service Specification - Vigo Parish Council Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031, setting out the required grass cutting, grounds maintenance, tree and woodland management services. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24969 Evaluation and Award Criteria - Vigo Parish Council Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031, detailing the tender assessment methodology and scoring criteria, with 65% quality and 35% price weighting. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24970 Appendix A - Grass Cutting Schedule and Maps, detailing the grass cutting areas and requirements for Vigo Parish Council's Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24971 Appendix B - Site Information and Community Land Maps, identifying the principal areas and assets covered by Vigo Parish Council's Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24972 Tender Response Form (Editable) - Vigo Parish Council Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031, to be completed and submitted by tenderers with their supporting documents. ## Notice URLs - http://www.vigo-pc.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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