Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c22-f3e5-72e5-9afd-d346dd6a0c3a/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-vegetation-clearance awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for the provision of Vegetation Clearance [Somerset County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/somerset-county-council) Estimated value £1,000,000 Published 25 Jan 2018 Deadline Closed 27 Feb 2018 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Somerset County Council (SCC) is looking to set up a Framework Agreement primarily for the routine clearance of vegetation from adjacent banks or land within the curtilage of the Rights of Way within the county of Somerset. The Council has a statutory duty to ensure the public rights of way network is available and easy to use. There is in excess of 6000km of public rights of way in Somerset. In addition, SCC may request quotations for Ad Hoc vegetation clearance works which will not be offered under any single lot but shall be available for all appointed suppliers under all lots to be able to bid for as further described within the procurement documents available on the portal [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) ## CPV classification Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5303e039-2270-475b-ac13-ec2c6ae6c4cc) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Somerset County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/somerset-county-council) [Sector More Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## More tenders like this [Forestry services – Wykonywanie usług z zakresu gospodarki leśnej na terenie Nadleśnictwa Rozwadów w roku 2027 · Państwowe Gospodarstwo Leśne Lasy Państwowe Nadleśnictwo Rozwadów · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6e11-7247-bf90-709c7c8a7bae/poland-forestry-services-wykonywanie-uslug-z-zakresu-gospodarki-lesnej-na-te) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – ENTRETIEN DES ESPACES VERTS 2027-2030 · in'li AURA · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6789-716f-b004-7f194a904113/france-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-entretien-des-espace) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – 26A36F Entretien des espaces verts et des accotements de voirie sur le territoire de la communauté d'agglomération ARCHE AGGLO - 9 LOTS · Arche Agglo · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7b49-71e6-82cd-d6549bf866f8/france-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-26a36f-entretien-des) [Tree-cutting services – Entretien des plantations le long des RD et du patrimoine arboré du Lot · Departement du Lot · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-62cb-726c-9c5a-3390b3f0d471/france-tree-cutting-services-entretien-des-plantations-le-long-des-rd-et-du) [Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services – Servicio de mantenimiento de zonas verdes, huertos de ocio, fincas, campo de fútbol y caminos · Ayuntamiento de Loiu - Ayuntamiento de Loiu · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-664e-73bc-ac60-7389cc4f0946/spain-ornamental-and-pleasure-gardens-maintenance-services-servicio-de-mante) [Forestry services – Wykonywanie usług z zakresu gospodarki leśnej na terenie Nadleśnictwa Kobiór w roku 2027 · Państwowe Gospodarstwo Leśne Lasy Państwowe Nadleśnictwo Kobiór · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6f89-72cf-81c4-79e391909df1/poland-forestry-services-wykonywanie-uslug-z-zakresu-gospodarki-lesnej-na-te)