Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e27-fe9b-73a5-be0f-2a06e5ceede6/cpu-8586-ground-maintenance-operated-plant-framework Open for bids GB open procedure # CPU 8586 Ground Maintenance Operated Plant Framework [Nottingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nottingham-city-council) Pays 59% within 30 days Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Sept 2026 Deadline 12 days left 30 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - 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. ## About this tender Nottingham City Council requires a Framework Agreement for the provision of specialist rural services to support Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management in Rural Highways Environments within the boundaries of Nottingham City Council and any future expanded highway area arising from Local Government Reorganisation. Services may include the provision of tractor operators and associated plant and equipment, including agricultural tractors, towable mowers, out-front mowers, flail arms, hedge cutters, embankment flail mowers, remote-controlled slope mowers, and tractor and trailer combinations, to support Highway-related projects. The Supplier shall provide plant, attachments and operators in accordance with this Contract Specification, the Framework Agreement, the Pricing Schedule, any applicable Call-Off Contract documentation, any site-specific requirements issued by the Authority, and Nottingham City Council's Generic Employers Work Information document and associated Appendices insofar as its requirements are relevant to the activities being undertaken: - Highway verge, embankment and rural vegetation management. - Grass cutting, flailing, hedge cutting and seasonal vegetation works. - Transport and movement of plant where required. - Specialist plant support for constrained or complex highway environments. Subject to suitability, the Council is seeking to appoint up to 3 Contractors to this framework. The overall framework will have an estimated total value of £400,000 (VAT exclusive) The duration of the Framework is expected to be for up to 4 years at the Authority’s discretion Read full description ## CPV classification Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator Tree-maintenance services Weed-clearance services Grounds maintenance services Tree pruning and hedge trimming Source ProContract (Proactis) [View official notice](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8f264d03-479a-f111-813c-005056b64545) 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 Nottingham City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nottingham-city-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [CPU 8586 Grounds Maintenance Operated Plant Framework · Nottingham City Council · 12 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-7ac5-732b-9cef-8670d15b148b/cpu-8586-grounds-maintenance-operated-plant-framework) [TD2340 - Framework for Highways Services · Derby City Council · 15 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13def-84a7-7146-9930-8319c3d4568d/td2340-framework-for-highways-services) [Landscaping, Groundworks and Green Space Maintenance DPS · Nottinghamshire County Council · 872 days left · 9 Mar 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb4-b36c-737d-80cf-614ccb0293f5/landscaping-groundworks-and-green-space-maintenance-dps) [Residential and Nursing Care Homes for Adults - Framework Agreement · Nottinghamshire County Council · 22 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-53f0-725b-b7b4-6db42860b43a/residential-and-nursing-care-homes-for-adults-framework-agreement) [CPU 6567 Automated Motor Vehicle and Plant Machinery Parts · Nottingham City Council · 24 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-568e-7257-9a94-eb73ded79759/cpu-6567-automated-motor-vehicle-and-plant-machinery-parts) [CPU7343 - Homelessness Prevention Services - Open Framework · Nottingham City Council · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdf-b6ad-71cf-bf97-bf1cfc6712a0/cpu7343-homelessness-prevention-services-open-framework)