Vigo Parish Council - Grounds Maintenance, Grass Cutting and Tree Works Contract
- Buyer
- Vigo Parish Council
- Value
- £396,000
- Closes
- 30 November 2026
- Where
- Vigo, Gravesend, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Vigo Parish Council wants a contractor to look after its grounds and public open spaces in Vigo, Kent, for four years with the option of two one-year extensions (up to six years). The work covers grass cutting, grassland management, tree and woodland work, and shrub and vegetation management. The estimated value is £396,000.
What the buyer wants
• Provide suitably qualified staff, appropriate equipment, effective supervision and emergency response arrangements • Carry out grass cutting, grassland management, tree and woodland maintenance, and shrub and vegetation management to the standards and frequencies in the Council's Service Specification • Attend a mandatory pre-tender site visit before submitting a tender
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: Failing to attend the mandatory pre-tender site visit, or lacking the qualified personnel, equipment, supervision and emergency response arrangements the notice requires, would most likely rule out a small business, along with the experience the Council expects from 'suitably qualified and experienced contractors'.
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How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
Where to apply
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