SC230254 - Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Vegetation Clearance

Kent County Council (KCC) are awarding a contract for a number of providers to undertake routine vegetation clearance on identified Public Rights of Way (PRoW); a statutory requirement. The contract is split into 10 lots, combining an element of programmed work together with ad-hoc requirements including off road cycle paths. Public Rights of Way consist of four different levels of access: • Public Footpath (FP) for pedestrian use; • Public Bridleway (BR) for equestrian, pedestrian and pedal cyclists use; • Restricted Byway (RB) a carriageway for use by non-motorised vehicles, equestrians and pedestrians; and • Byways Open to All Traffic (BW) a carriageway for use by all forms of traffic. The awarded suppliers are required to undertake routine vegetation clearance on identified Public Rights of Way; combining an element of programmed work together with ad-hoc requirements including off road cycle paths, with a 30-day turnaround time. The breakdown of lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe Lot 2 - Canterbury and Thanet Lot 3 - Dover Lot 4 - Swale Lot 5 - Dartford & Gravesham Lot 6 - Maidstone Lot 7 - Sevenoaks Lot 8 - Tonbridge & Malling Lot 9 - Tunbridge Wells Lot 10 - North Downs Way PLEASE NOTE: - The minimum and maximum values, as stated with the Lot Award of Contracts' are applicable to the services as a whole, as opposed to each Lot. - The funding allocated per lot may vary, depending on service requirements and volumes within each financial year - The maximum value of the contract is an estimation, and a 10% increase as been included to account for demand.