---
title: "Rural Roads Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661620"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-14"
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# Rural Roads Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting Services

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661620

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council has completed a tender for the "Rural Roads Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting Services," required for grass cutting and hedge trimming on rural verges across West Lothian. This procurement falls under the services industry category and employs an open procurement method. It was initiated on July 27, 2021, with the tender period concluding on August 10, 2021. The contract for this service spans three years, from August 16, 2021, to October 31, 2024, with a total contract value of £105,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the landscaping and environmental services sector to expand their business operations. Companies equipped with tractors, side-arm flails, and traffic management capabilities will be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, businesses that demonstrate insurance coverage and relevant experience in delivering similar services will enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

## Notice

West Lothian Council NETS, Land and Countryside Services is required to undertake grass cutting and hedge trimming services on West Lothian's rural verges annually over a seven-month period between April and October.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Grass cutting and hedge trimming on West Lothian's rural verges is undertaken annually over a seven-month period between April and October. The delivery of these services requires the provision of a dedicated tractor and side-arm flail, basic traffic management is also required, where appropriate (e.g. cones/beacons/support staff). The contract will be delivered through the Standard West Lothian Council Services Terms and Conditions with a single contractor. The contract term will be for a three-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435716 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J C SIMPSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435716
- 27 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422252

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422252
  Rural Roads Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting Services - West Lothian Council NETS, Land and Countryside Services is required to undertake grass cutting and hedge trimming services on West Lothian's rural verges annually over a seven-month period between April and October.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435716
  Rural Roads Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting Services - West Lothian Council NETS, Land and Countryside Services is required to undertake grass cutting and hedge trimming services on West Lothian's rural verges annually over a seven-month period between April and October.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661620
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/30848

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