Scope
Reference
EPP0217
Description
Essex County Council, through the Essex Procurement Partnership, is procuring Highway Verges & Visibility Cutting Services on behalf of Braintree District Council.
1 Introduction
1.1 Braintree District Council ("the Council") maintains highway verges in its district on behalf of Essex County Council (ECC) who are the statutory Highways Authority.
2 Background
2.1 A trial was completed in 2024 where highway verges in the district were not cut during Spring in order to access the proliferation of biodiversity.
2.2 The trial has ended, and the decision has been taken by ECC to revert back to two cuts per annum, spring and autumn.
2.3 The Council now wish to procure a contract to deliver this service in accordance with this specification including ad hoc safety cuts.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 2 years in 1 year increments. At the sole discretion of the Authority, in agreement with the supplier.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
40 ad hoc safety cuts are priced per annum, however up to 100 ad hoc safety cuts can be used if required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 July 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
28 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=79fbf28c-b255-f011-813a-005056b64545
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Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 March 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Service Delivery Approach | Quality | 20% |
| Contract Approach | Quality | 10% |
| Mobilisation & Service Readiness | Quality | 5% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=79fbf28c-b255-f011-813a-005056b64545
Please use the link provided. It is free to register for and bid on this requirement.
Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
Any clarifications must be submitted via the messaging function on Pro Contract.
If you are having issues registering with Pro Contract please contact their support desk.
Contracting authority
Braintree District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBP-7262-MJTR
Causeway House
Braintree
CM7 9HB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@braintree.gov.uk
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Essex County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procuring Requirement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex