UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Horncastle Town Council invites tenders for the grass cutting of verges/amenity space throughout Horncastle. The contract will be awarded for a 1 year period initially with the option to extend by a further year dependent on a satisfactory review at the end of the year, and an acceptable price for any additional areas of grass to be added to the contract being agreed for the subsequent year. If you wish to tender for the work please submit a total annual contract price as well as a price for carrying out an additional cut of all the grass areas. The decision on whether any additional cuts will be required will be determined by the Town Council. Please state whether prices quoted include/exclude VAT. Please could you also provide details of the machinery/equipment you will be using to carry out the contract. Applicants will need to carry a minimum public liability insurance cover of £5,000,000. Closing date for tenders is 9am on Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Tenders should be e-mailed to tenders@horncastletowncouncil.co.uk. Tenders will be considered by the Estates Management Committee at the meeting on 31st January 2024. Notification of acceptance/rejection of a bid shall follow this meeting.

Tenders are being sought for repairs to a damaged spire of a Victorian Cemetery Chapel. Suspected corrosion of embedded metalwork has occurred in the masonry supporting the spire. The embedded ties and rods are to be replaced with stainless steel and the stonework is to be repaired using indent repairs and new stonework as appropriate. In order to access the stonework for repair it will be necessary to lift or remove the tiled timber spire construction temporarily. Tenders can be submitted in a sealed envelope marked 'Tender Return' to: The Town Clerk Horncastle Town Council Town Council Office The Stanhope Hall Boston Road Horncastle LN9 6NF or sent by email to tenders@horncastletowncouncil.co.uk Please provide an indication of your earliest start date and estimated duration of works with your tender return. If you wish to visit the property a MEWP will be made available on Thursday 27th and Friday 38th June for further inspection. Please contact Theodore Rennie on 01522 690815 to make an appointment.

Tenders are being sought to improve the recreation space at Prospect Street, Horncastle to make it into an attractive, welcoming and safe community space for families. Consultation has taken place with the community and the survey results are shown in the attached specification document. The final design must incorporate some of the facilities identified at Question 2 of the survey. Our core objectives for this project are: • create an intergenerational space • family focussed • create a safe and inclusive space Tenderers are asked to provide: a) details of previous projects of a comparable nature showing the breadth of your portfolio b) Details of professional warrantees and any guarantees offered c) Potential start date for work d) Estimated duration of proposed work A site visit is essential although will not be accompanied as the site is always open and accessible. One day has been set aside for accompanied site visits. The date is Monday 6th January and anyone wishing to have an accompanied visit must book an appointment in advance. Please contact the Town Clerk to make an appointment - Tel: 01507 522957 or email info@horncastletowncouncil.co.uk. Horncastle Town Council holds ultimate responsibility for appointing a contractor, however, in determining the correct provider, may seek input from the local community. Interviews with shortlisted contractors may be offered. These will be an informal opportunity for the Council to meet your company representatives as we feel the relationship that can be built with the preferred contractor is crucial. Details to note: Delivery of this project is dependent on grant funding. If you could assist in this process, please indicate this in your tender submission. Tenders can be submitted in a sealed envelope marked 'Tender Return' to: The Town Clerk Horncastle Town Council Town Council Office The Stanhope Hall Boston Road Horncastle LN9 6NF or sent by email to tenders@horncastletowncouncil.co.uk