Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029 Chartham Parish Council
Estimated value
£100k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
3
Published
31 Dec 2025
Description
Chartham Parish Council invites tenders for grass cutting and grounds maintenance across sites within the parish. The work includes: - Cutting grass to a height agreed with the Parish Clerk. - Strimming around play equipment, outdoor furniture, trees, bushes, fences, hedges, and other authorised fixtures. - Removal of grass from play safety surfaces and footpaths. - Selective weed control may be required by separate negotiation. Sites and Contracts: Sites are shown in the associated tender documents and are grouped into three contracts: - Public Areas in the village centre (including verges) - Land in St Augustine's - Chartham Cemetery Contractors may tender for all or any of the contracts. Site visits are recommended; no claims will be accepted for failure to do so. Standards and Duration: Workmanship must meet all relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice. Additional fixtures may be added during the contract period; rates remain fixed. Contract duration: 2-3 years, final decision by the Council. Tenders priced annually. Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026 at 17:00.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05fe83
- Total value
- £100,000 excluding VAT£120,000 including VATBelow the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 77314000
- Contract locations
- South East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Tenderers must have the legal capacity to contract in the UK and relevant experience in grounds maintenance. A current Certificate of Insurance showing a minimum of £5,000,000 public liability must be provided prior to starting the contract. Contractors shall indemnify the Council against claims for injury or damage resulting from negligence or poor workmanship.
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 16 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 30 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
- Submission address
- Tenders and all related documentation to be submitted by email to: contracts@chartham-pc.gov.uk The closing date is 30th January 2026 at 5pm. Tenders received late will not be considered. The tender will also be advertised on the Parish Council website: https://chartham-pc.gov.uk/
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Village and Chartham Hatch | £55k | active |
| 2 | St Augustine's Estate | £25k | active |
| 3 | Chartham Cemetery | £20k | active |