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Tender: Unitary Council Highway Grass Verge, Hedge Cutting and Suds & Watercourse Maintenance (Lots: Grass, Rights of Way, Grip Cutting, Mowing/Bailing)

Released about 2 months ago

Closed28 Oct 2026

Likely valueEstimate£700K to £2.8MInflation adjusted

Current contractAgriplant Limited£887K · ends Mar 2027

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyBedford Borough Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryInfrastructure

Submissions closedClosed Wed, 28 Oct 2026

About

The Unitary Council is seeking a supplier to develop, manage and deliver highway grass verge and hedge cutting, grip cutting, rights of way seasonal vegetation cuts, and Suds and watercourse maintenance services in line with the council's specification, meeting its statutory duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 and ensuring legal compliance, public safety and aesthetic standards. The requirement is divided into four lots: Lot 1 – grass cutting, hedge, Suds and watercourse; Lot 2 – rights of way seasonal vegetation cuts; Lot 3 – grip cutting within highway verges to ensure drainage; Lot 4 – mowing and bailing of countryside sites.

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