Tender Heather Cutting and Collection at Cannock Chase Country Park Staffordshire County Council
Reference: IA3829
Description
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 £250,000 over the total 5 years
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77310000 – Planting and maintenance services of green areas
Contract locations
- UKG2 – Shropshire and Staffordshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Refer to IA3829 ITT Document – Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) Part 3 – Conditions of Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Refer to IA3829 ITT Document – Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) Part 3 – Conditions of Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 June 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions to be uploaded electronically to the Councils’ eProcurement System https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 July 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 31 May 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality |
Refer to IA3829 ITT Procurement Pack – Award Criteria – Part 5 of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire |
Quality | 60% |
| Price |
Refer to IA3829 ITT Procurement Pack – Award Criteria – Part 5 of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
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
Technical specifications to be met
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Contracting authority
Staffordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZDG-2995-QQMD
1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,
Stafford
ST16 2DH
United Kingdom
Email: commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk
Region: UKG24 – Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government
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