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Contract for Maintenance of Vegetation on Public Rights of Way (Strimming)

Gateshead Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Gateshead Borough Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Regent Terrace, Gateshead, UKC22, NE8 1HH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@gateshead.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
75000.0 GBP
Gross: 90000 GBP
Published
27 Jan 2026, 12:51
Deadline
11 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of vegetation management services, including strimming and clearance along Public Rights of Way (PROW) to maintain accessibility and safety. Works include scheduled and reactive maintenance in line with local authority specifications.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007081-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 75,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 90,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-02-29T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Value for Money (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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