Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029 Chartham Parish Council

Chartham Parish CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05fe83Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£100k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

3

0 awarded

Published

31 Dec 2025

Deadline 30 Jan 2026

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 VAT
Below 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.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Central Village and Chartham Hatch£55kactive
2St Augustine's Estate£25kactive
3Chartham Cemetery£20kactive