Scope
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
24 Months with options to extend up to a further 2 X 12 Months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
11 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted on the OPEN Platform (https://www.open-uk.org). Search for Contract for Maintenance of Vegetation on Public Rights of Way (Strimming) or Project number: OPEN20251504
The Contracting Authority communicates through the Open system; therefore, all correspondence regarding this Tender will be issued to the individual that expressed interest on Open. It is the Supplier's responsibility to ensure the correct named person is, and continues to be, registered on the Open system.
If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your response, please contact the Open Support Team open.support@nepo.org
For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information please visit Open hub via www.open-hub.org/how-to-guides/ or seek support from open.support@nepo.org
PLEASE NOTE: The system is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is only available Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday - 8:30am-4:30pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Value for Money | Cost | 50% |
| Quality | Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10002639
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government