TENDER FOR HIGHWAYS URBAN GRASS, SHRUBS & HEDGES MAINTENANCE – SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Reference
CN250567
Description
The Contractor for each lot is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision. The main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual amenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users. Works are conducted typically Monday to Friday. The annual activities required under this contract consist of: Six programmed urban grass cutting visits, One shrub bed maintenance visit, One hedge maintenance visit, Two rose bed maintenance visits, One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit, Other programmed activities, Ad hoc works.
Total value (estimated)
- £22,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2027 to 29 February 2032
- Possible extension to 28 February 2035
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45000000 – Construction work
- 71421000 – Landscape gardening services
- 77000000 – Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 May 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address
Award decision date (estimated)
30 September 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Email: matthew.head@kent.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 – Mid Kent
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