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Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance

Bedford Borough Council

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
28 Oct 2026
Published
9 Sept 2026
Estimated value
£1.8m
Contract start
1 Apr 2027
Contract end
31 Mar 2034
Location
Bedford, East of England
Notice type
UK4

Overview

As a Unitary Council we have responsibility for Grass cutting & land management and have a statutory duty regarding levels of grass cutting due to duty to maintain the highway specified in Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. The requirement involves the outsourcing of this provision to a provider who will develop a programme, manage and carry out Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Grip maintenance, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance Services in accordance with our Specification and ensure legal compliance, public safety, and aesthetic standards are met. Lot 1 – grass cutting, hedge, suds and watercourse Lot 2 – rights of way SVC (seasonal vegetation cut) Lot 3 – grip cutting (cut within highway verge to ensure drainage occurs) Lot 4 – mowing and bailing of countryside sites

CPV codes

  • 45112710 Landscaping work for green areas
  • 45112730 Landscaping work for roads and motorways
  • 77314100 Grassing services
  • 77342000 Hedge trimming

About the buyer

Bedford Borough Council has published 51 tender notices since 27 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £163m. 4 of them are currently open.

How to apply

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