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Scope

Reference

CCC/2026/GRASS-CUTTING

Description

Chelmsford City Council manages Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in the Council area, and is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Contractor to undertake two planned cuts annually (with occasional services as required). The service includes litter clearance, grass cutting and traffic management (as required).

The first cut will be a single width cut followed by a 2nd full width cut on with the option of a third cut following an instruction by the supervising Officer. The contractor is required to submit an additional price per square metre for any smaller areas requiring additional cutting during the year. The Contract will be awarded for 3 years with an option of a further 2, 2 year extension periods.

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Total value (estimated)

• 拢1,190,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
• Possible extension to 29 April 2033
• 6 years, 11 months, 29 days

Description of possible extension:

Extension options include 2, 2 year extension periods.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
• 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
• 77314100 - Grassing services

Contract locations

• UKH36 - Heart of Essex

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

24 March 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

7 April 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

10 April 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Applicable trade agreements

• Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

Chelmsford City Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRZ-1467-WNJW

Civic Centre, Duke Street

Chelmsford

CM1 1JE

United Kingdom

Contact name: Harrison Crick

Telephone: 01245606777

Email: harrison.crick [at] chelmsford.gov.uk

Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government