Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0d-f154-7296-8585-725bdf972578/playpark-grass-cutting closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Playpark grass cutting [Thetford Town Council - Main Number](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thetford-town-council-main-number) Estimated value £2,000 to £5,000 Published 22 May 2017 Deadline Closed 15 Jun 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 944/16 PLAY PARK TENDER MAINTENANCE ### THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL Thetford Town Council is Seeking Tenders for the Grass Cutting, weed spraying and shrubbery maintenance of the Town Council Play Areas, Thetford ### TTC/2017/002 ### Overall Requirement This is a three year contract with a reserved annual break clause by Thetford Town Council (to be the subject of an annual satisfactory performance review of the contractor). To Commence on 1st of July 2017 and ceasing on 31 March 2020. To carry out the grass cutting, weed spraying and shrubbery maintenance of the Thetford play areas. Contract to be carried out in accordance with the specification below at the following sites:- Play Area Post Code ### Special features ### Richard Easton Way Play Area IP24 1ED Two grassed areas & play area. ### Brandon Rd Play Area IP24 3NE Grassed area around play equipment ### Elm Rd IP24 3HH Immediate area around basketball hoops and benches ### Edinburgh Way IP24 1DS Fenced in play area ### Bergamont Close IP24 2XE Fenced in play area, planting and maintenance of shrubbery beds ### Pine Close IP24 3LA Fenced in play area ### Harriet Martineau IP24 1TR Fenced in play area, maintenance of shrubbery and grass inside the fenced area ### Redcastle IP24 3PT Fenced in play area, grassed area around equipment. ### Fairfields ### IP24 1JW Fenced in play area Ramsey Close IP24 2LS Strim the area Specification - ### Works Schedule ### Grass cutting and general maintenance • Supply all machinery and operatives to mow fortnightly March to October (17 visits). • Remove all litter and debris before commencing the mowing process. ### Shrubbery/Hedges • To supply all the equipment and operatives twice yearly (Outside nesting season). • Remove all litter and debris before commencing. • To maintain the top and sides of all the shrubbery surrounding. • To remove all the annual growth and remove all arising from the site. ### Herbicide spraying Supply NPTC qualified and certified operatives to include chemical, to apply to hard surfaces, expansion joints, gravelled areas, on two occasions per year. Quotation Requirements: • Written quotation (Annual Cost per year - Years 1 to 3 showing inflationary increases if desired) i.e. Year 1 - £xx.xx Year 2 - £xx.xx ### Year 3 - £xx.xx ### Copy of public liability insurance • Copy of company Health and Safety Policy • Method Statements • Risk Assessments Failure to supply any of the above will result in the Tender being rejected. Contact name and number: Tina Cunnell, Town Clerk, (01842) 754247. Quotations to be received by 12 noon on Thursday 15th of June. . Payment terms will be monthly (on invoice) at: • Annual Cost divided by 4 quarterly payable on receipt of quarter invoice. Sealed inner envelopes to be clearly marked 'Tender - Play park grass cutting, For the Attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AP. Tel: 01842 754247. Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4d746518-526e-4847-a8f0-b763835ea583) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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