Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8f-d638-73b2-a69c-1bb5c9754053/ockbrook-and-borrowash-parish-council-grounds-maintenance closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish Council Grounds Maintenance. [Ockbrook & Borrowash Parish Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ockbrook-borrowash-parish-council) Estimated value £10,000 Published 21 Mar 2022 Deadline Closed 30 Apr 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Sites to manage across Ockbrook and Borrowash include: \*Church Yard x2 - mowing, strimming, tree/hedge cutting, clearing paths and headstones, seasonal bedding maintenance, \*Community Centre grounds x 2 - mowing, hedge cutting, sweeping MUGA, gritting, wildflower maintenance, empty waste bins. \*Deans Drive Open Space - mowing strimming, hedge/tree maintenance \*Allotments x 2 -hedge cutting, clearing plots. \*Specific Open spaces -mowing, strimming, seasonal bedding displays, litter picking and sweeping, raised bed maintenance, prepare the War Memorial for Remembrance Day. \*Playground inspections x 2 - monthly \*Flag poles - 5 to be changed Grass Cutting will commence from March - October this covers the main growing period. The Parish Council reserves the right to alter the frequency of visits due to hot, dry and extremely wet conditions. The contractor will be required to Sweep or Mechanically blow all paths and surrounding areas after mowing All operatives on site undertaking Chemical Application will be required to hold a current PA1-PA6 Qualification (NPTC) and keep all necessary COSHH information. All operatives on site using mechanical powered machinery will be required to hold a current Certificate of Competence for each piece of machinery. The Contractor where applicable will be encouraged to seek Green Fuel alternatives whilst on site to reduce the local emissions. The Contractor will be required to remove all created waste from site and MUST be a registered Waste Carrier with the Environment Agency The Contractor will be required to sweep and or mechanically blow all headstones and burial plots to remove grass clippings after each mow. The Contractor will be obliged to follow the Parish Councils "Birds Nesting Policy" when undertaking any Hedge Cutting Duties. The Parish Council requires the contractor to take down and replace flags situated on 5 flag poles within the Parish for annual celebrations throughout the year. The Parish Council will supply the flags. A full list of all Gym and Play Equipment will be made available for contrators to inspect prior to submitting a price. Contractors must hold a relevant RoSPA Qualification. For a completed breakdown of jobs within the contract and their frequency please see attachments or contact the Clerk. There is also a questionnaire that we require completing before we will consider your quote, please see attachments or contact the Clerk for this. Read full description ## CPV classification Horticultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/46184263-b2ea-421a-a74d-78ea8aab2062) 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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