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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender update |
| Buyer: | Chartham Parish Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
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Application Deadline
30 January 2026
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Estimated Value
£100,000
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| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £120,000 |
| Release Date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | 30 January 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 16 January 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 31 March 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 March 2029 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 3.1 years |
| Award Criteria: | Chartham Parish Council will evaluate the bids in accordance with its financial regulations. The evaluation will take in to account: - Compliance with the specification - Price (value for money, not necessarily the lowest bid) - Experience and capability of the contractor - References and past performance - Insurance and health & safety compliance |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05fe83 |
| Notice Reference: | 086555-2025 |
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Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029 Chartham Parish Council
Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029 Chartham Parish Council
Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029 Chartham Parish Council
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Chartham Parish Council will evaluate the bids in accordance with its financial regulations. The evaluation will take in to account: - Compliance with the specification - Price (value for money, not necessarily the lowest bid) - Experience and capability of the contractor - References and past performance - Insurance and health & safety compliance
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.
The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the areas marked in blue on the enclosed maps. The first cut is expected in mid-late March/early April, and the final cut in late October/early November, depending on seasonal growth. Remaining cuts are at the Contractor's discretion, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: -Strimming around stone memorials, play equipment, trees, and edges of the sites -Cleaning safety surfacing at play areas after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower -Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk
Award criteria: Chartham Parish Council will evaluate the bids in accordance with its financial regulations. The evaluation will take in to account: - Compliance with the specification - Price (value for money, not necessarily the lowest bid) - Experience and capability of the contractor - References and past performance - Insurance and health & safety compliance
The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the mapped areas across sites in the St Augustine's area of Chartham. Cuts should follow seasonal growth patterns, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: - Strimming around trees, bushes, fences, play equipment, and other site obstructions - Cleaning safety surfacing at play areas after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower - Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk
Award criteria: Chartham Parish Council will evaluate the bids in accordance with its financial regulations. The evaluation will take in to account: - Compliance with the specification - Price (value for money, not necessarily the lowest bid) - Experience and capability of the contractor - References and past performance - Insurance and health & safety compliance
The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the mapped area which is contained within Chartham Cemetery. Cuts should follow seasonal growth patterns, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: - Strimming around headstones, trees, fences, and other site obstructions. Strimmer must have a nylon blade to avoid any damage to memorials in the event of accidental contact. - Cleaning paths and surfaces of grass cuttings after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower. - Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk.
Award criteria: Chartham Parish Council will evaluate the bids in accordance with its financial regulations. The evaluation will take in to account: - Compliance with the specification - Price (value for money, not necessarily the lowest bid) - Experience and capability of the contractor - References and past performance - Insurance and health & safety compliance
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