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Open tender · Notice 103504-2026

Vigo Parish Council - Grounds Maintenance, Grass Cutting and Tree Works Contract

Vigo Parish Council

Value
£396k
Closes
30 Nov 2026 (22 days)
Where
South East
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2031

In plain English

Vigo Parish Council wants a contractor to carry out grass cutting, grassland management, tree and woodland work and general grounds maintenance on its land and public open spaces in the parish of Vigo, Kent. The contract runs for four years from 1 April 2027, with options to extend by two further one-year periods (up to six years), and the estimated value is £396,000.

Good fit for: Local grounds maintenance and tree surgery firms able to cover Kent parish open spaces, including emergency call-outs.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Must attend a site visit before bidding Attendance at a pre-tender site visit is mandatory.
  • Emergency response cover required emergency response arrangements in accordance with the Council's Service Specification

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Vigo Parish Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of grounds maintenance, grass cutting and tree works within the parish of Vigo, Kent. The contract covers the maintenance of Parish Council owned land and public open spaces, including grass cutting, grassland management, tree and woodland maintenance, shrub and vegetation management, and associated grounds maintenance activities. The contract will be for an initial period of four years, with the option to extend for two further periods of one year each, giving a maximum duration of six years. The successful contractor will be required to provide suitably qualified personnel, appropriate equipment, effective supervision and emergency response arrangements in accordance with the Council's Service Specification. Attendance at a pre-tender site visit is mandatory. Full details of the services, required standards, frequencies, contract conditions and tender evaluation criteria are provided in the tender documentation.

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 1 Nov 2026.

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