Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ceb-451e-726e-b94f-6d5c8f69bce4/hcc-1224-the-provision-of-hertfordshire-public-rights-of-way-vegetation-man closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # HCC - 12/24 - The Provision of Hertfordshire Public Rights of Way Vegetation Management 2025-2029 [Hertfordshire County Council - Environment](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hertfordshire-county-council-environment) Estimated value £600,000 to £900,000 Published 4 Dec 2024 Deadline Closed 3 Jan 2025 ## 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. - 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 Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of Hertfordshire Public Rights of Way Vegetation Management 2025-2029 The objective of this Contract is to manage vegetation on rights of way to keep the network in a condition suitable for use by pedestrians, cyclist, horse riders, non-motorised and motorised vehicles where these are legitimate users. This includes footpaths, bridleways and byways. The areas of the county included in this contract will be divided into Lots following the Borough and District Council boundaries. Tenderers' operators must hold current certificates for the tools and machinery they are intending to use e.g. compact tractors, ride-on mowers, push mowers, brush cutters/strimmers and chainsaws (this is an indicative list only). The Contract has been split on the following Lots; ### Lot number Lot Title - Lot 1 East Herts District (EHD) - Lot 2 Hertsmere Borough (HB) - Lot 3 North Herts District (NHD) - Lot 4 St Albans City & District (SACD) - Lot 5 Stevenage Borough (SB) - Lot 6 Three Rivers District (TRD) - Lot 7 Watford Borough (WB) - Lot 8 Welwyn Hatfield Borough (WHB) Please refer to the tender documents for full details. This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 3rd January 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home) Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of Hertfordshire Public Rights of Way Vegetation Management 2025-2029 The objective of this Contract is to manage vegetation on rights of way to keep the network in a condition suitable for use by pedestrians, cyclist, horse riders, non-motorised and motorised vehicles where these are legitimate users. This includes footpaths, bridleways and byways. The areas of the county included in this contract will be divided into Lots following the Borough and District Council boundaries. Tenderers' operators must hold current certificates for the tools and machinery they are intending to use e.g. compact tractors, ride-on mowers, push mowers, brush cutters/strimmers and chainsaws (this is an indicative list only). The Contract has been split on the following Lots; ### Lot number Lot Title - Lot 1 East Herts District (EHD) - Lot 2 Hertsmere Borough (HB) - Lot 3 North Herts District (NHD) - Lot 4 St Albans City & District (SACD) - Lot 5 Stevenage Borough (SB) - Lot 6 Three Rivers District (TRD) - Lot 7 Watford Borough (WB) - Lot 8 Welwyn Hatfield Borough (WHB) Please refer to the tender documents for full details. This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 3rd January 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home) ### Delivery Notes The Core Contract Period is for four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Horticultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/99ab30e7-d021-41d0-be1f-ea7ed9142c39) 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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