Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance

Kent County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-068e2bProcurement Act 2023SME suitableactive
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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

2

0 awarded

Published

30 Apr 2026

Deadline 03 Jun 2026

Description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS UK4 TENDER NOTICE REPLACES DUPLICATE NOTICE : Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance UK4: Tender notice Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-039181 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068df3 UK4: Tender notice Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-039181 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068df3 HAS BEEN TERMINATED 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 the following: • 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 The Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract. The expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to £22,500,000. This is broken down as follows (all figures are estimates): -Initial Term 60 months (5 years) totalling £10,125,000 (Lot 1 - £4,556,250 Lot 2 - £5,568,750) -Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) totalling £6,075,000 (Lot 1 - £2,733,750 Lot 2 - £3,341,250) However, to allow for any future increases in funding, any future inflation, Compensation Events, and any other unexpected but in-scope spend, the total maximum contract value will be advertised on the relevant tendering portals (such as the Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender or Contracts Finder) as £22,500,000. It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes, availability of further funding, and any decisions arising as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). */*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS "LOT 1" & "LOT 2" OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS £11,250,000 - THIS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND THE ABOVE INFORMATION REFERRED TO (FTS WILL NOT ALLOW LOT VALUES TO BE INSERTED THAT WHEN ADDED TOGETHER ARE LOWER THAN THE STATED CONTRACT VALUE i.e. £22,500,000*/*/

Scope

Reference
CN250567
Total value
£22,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Mar 2027 to 29 Feb 2032
Possible extension to 28 Feb 2035

3 x 12 month periods.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
45000000
70000000
71421000
77000000
Contract locations
South East England, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Lowest price bid for each lot will be awarded the contract. Full details will be included in the tender documents.price50.00%
Tenderers who meet the minimum quality threshold, will then be evaluated on price. Lowest price bid for each lot will be awarded the contract. Full details will be included in the tender documents.quality50.00%
Tenderers who meet the minimum quality threshold, will then be evaluated on price.quality50.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Detailed in Tender documents.

Detailed in tender documents.

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
11 May 2026, 11:00 pm
Submission deadline
03 Jun 2026, 11:00 pm
Submission address
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Lots · 2 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
Lot 1Lot 1 - Westactive
2Lot 2 - Eastactive