Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca9-5c8c-73ea-b4cb-5c41636f6d8c/grass-cutting-of-hellesdon-verges-2023 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Grass Cutting of Hellesdon Verges 2023 [Hellesdon Parish Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hellesdon-parish-council) Estimated value £9,500 Published 8 Nov 2022 Deadline Closed 29 Nov 2022 ## 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 Hellesdon Parish Council is inviting tenders for the cutting of the grass verges in the parish for the 2023 season. The specification for the works is attached, as are the roads required as part of the contract, totalling an area of 55,849m2. The Parish Council anticipates there to be ten cuts during the growing season, but reserves the right to request extra cuts at a cost determined by the contractor. ### Specification - Cutting shall be carried out in a careful and safe manner and shall be in accordance with the areas shown on the schedule. - The maximum finished cut height shall be 40mm and will not normally exceed 120mm before being cut. - Grass shall be cut right up to road signs, marker posts, lighting columns etc. by hand or strimmer. This work will be completed within the same week (7 calendar days) as the mowing is carried out. The cost of this work shall be included in the appropriate mowing rates. - All areas shall be cut 10 times during the growing season. If the growing season determines it, additional cut(s) may be required as instructed by Hellesdon Parish Council. - Flail mowers shall not be used for this cutting. ### General Requirements - Evidence required will be required of public liability and employer's liability insurance of £5,000,000 for any one event. - All operations and activities are to be risk assessed with copies provided to the Parish Council. - If a contractor is new to working with Hellesdon Parish Council, then the names of 2 customers from whom references can be obtained should be provided. If possible, these should be from a local authority. - No sub-contractor to be used without prior written consent from Hellesdon Parish Council ### Plant and Vehicles - The Plant supplied for the Service must be licensed and insured to comply with current regulations. Vehicles used as Plant shall be fitted with a cab mounted flashing amber light which must be operating when engaged in grass cutting. - All operatives must wear high visibility clothing to BS EN471:1994, Class 3, incorporating additional reflective materials for extra safety, boots with steel toe-caps and, where appropriate, helmets, all to be provided by the Contractor. This also applies to where plant is being delivered to work sites. ### Traffic Signs - The Contractor shall at all times comply with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. 'Traffic Safety Measures for Roadworks' as appropriate (published by TSO in 2006). - All signs shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition. All tenders should be completed on the enclosed form and returned to: Faye LeBon, Clerk to Hellesdon Parish Council Diamond Jubilee Lodge Wood View Road Hellesdon ### NR6 5QB ### By midday on Tuesday 29th November 2022 Additional information: Any queries about the tender can be made to: Faye LeBon, Clerk to Hellesdon Parish Council 01603 301751 Read full description ## CPV classification Landscaping work for roads and motorways Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fa15ee9e-465e-4776-9f49-675a5ff1d02c) 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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