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title: "Provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786884"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# Provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance

Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786884

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## Summary

Angus Council, in conjunction with Perth & Kinross Council, has coordinated the provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance services. Covering multiple locations, primarily in UKM71 and UKM77 regions, this public contract serves to maintain the safety and aesthetic of rural road verges across these regions. The procurement process, initiated in January 2025, reached the award stage by March 2025, and was executed through an open procurement procedure with a submission deadline of 6th February 2025. The industry category pertains to General Public Services under the COFOG scheme, and the main procurement category is services.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in rural and verge maintenance, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality services that comply with legal and environmental standards. SME contractors were successful in securing various lots, emphasizing the suitability of this contract for smaller enterprises capable of delivering reliable and environmentally conscious maintenance services. Businesses can benefit from the increased demand for services across several regions, providing a stable source of work over the contract duration, including optional renewal periods.

## Notice

Angus Council on behalf of the Purchasers is currently inviting tenders, from suitably experienced contractors to carry out Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance. Angus Council and Perth & Kinross Council are responsible for maintaining the safety and appearance of rural road verges across their respective regions. This contract will support the councils in delivering essential verge maintenance services to ensure road safety and compliance with statutory requirements. The successful contractor(s) will be required to provide high-quality services that meet legal standards, while ensuring the safety of road users and minimising environmental impact.

### Lot Information

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Kinross Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Kinross.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Auchterarder Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Auchterarder. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Crieff Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Crieff.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Highland North

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Highland North.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Blairgowrie, Burelton to A9

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Blairgowrie, Burelton to A9.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Lower Carse

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Lower Carse.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Highland South

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Highland South.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Brechin Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Brechin.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Carnoustie Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Carnoustie.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Kirriemuir Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Kirriemuir.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Arbroath Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Arbroath.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Montrose Area

This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Montrose.. The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528285 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANGUS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | FORFAR |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD8 1AN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BILSLAND AND DEWAR; GJ SERVICES; L WATSON CONTRACTING; LAIRD CONTRACTORS; MATTHEW BROWN & SON; VERMICON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528285
- 7 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521239

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=24
  20th January 2025 - Clarification Note - Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=23
  20th January 2025 - "Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule V2" Please use this version. Submission deadline unchanged.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=21
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix K
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=22
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix L
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=14
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=15
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix D
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=16
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix E
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=17
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix F
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=18
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix G
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=19
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix H
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=20
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix J
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=8
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=9
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=10
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix 8
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=11
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix 9 (Lots 1-9 only)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=12
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=13
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=1
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Open
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=2
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=3
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=4
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=5
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix 4/AC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=6
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix 4/PKC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521239&idx=7
  7th January 2025 - RGCVM - ITT - Appendix 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521239
  Provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Angus Council on behalf of the Purchasers is currently inviting tenders, from suitably experienced contractors to carry out Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance. Angus Council and Perth & Kinross Council are responsible for maintaining the safety and appearance of rural road verges across their respective regions. This contract will support the councils in delivering essential verge maintenance services to ensure road safety and compliance with statutory requirements. The successful contractor(s) will be required to provide high-quality services that meet legal standards, while ensuring the safety of road users and minimising environmental impact.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528285
  Provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Angus Council on behalf of the Purchasers is currently inviting tenders, from suitably experienced contractors to carry out Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance. Angus Council and Perth & Kinross Council are responsible for maintaining the safety and appearance of rural road verges across their respective regions. This contract will support the councils in delivering essential verge maintenance services to ensure road safety and compliance with statutory requirements. The successful contractor(s) will be required to provide high-quality services that meet legal standards, while ensuring the safety of road users and minimising environmental impact.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786884

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