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Tender: Spratton Village Grounds Maintenance Contract – Apr 2026 to Mar 2028 (option to 2029)

Released 11 months ago

Closed17 Jan 2026
Est. valueEstimate£50K to £170K
LocationNorthampton
SourceContracts Finder
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Submissions closedClosed Sat, 17 Jan 2026

Spratton Parish Council is seeking a supplier for grounds maintenance of village areas under a two-year contract commencing 1 April 2026 with an option to extend to 31 March 2029. Tenders must cover all works detailed in the contract, provide a cost per cut (including strimming or other activities) for each mapped area at the specified frequencies and timings, and submit prices separately for each area using the quotation form (page 6) with supporting information (page 7). Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience, required hardware, compliance with health & safety and employment requirements, and hold Public Liability insurance. Cost submissions must show costs excluding VAT, VAT (if applicable) and totals. Queries on the contract should be emailed to the Parish Clerk no later than five days before the closing date and completed tenders must be returned by 17 January 2026 via email to [email protected]; the Council is not bound to accept the lowest tender.

This opportunity is suited to commercial grounds maintenance or landscaping contractors with proven experience, owned equipment and valid Public Liability insurance. Key considerations include the requirement to price each area and activity separately on the prescribed forms showing excl. VAT, VAT and totals, adherence to H&S and employment requirements, and meeting the 17 January 2026 submission deadline.

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