Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME141XQ
Contact
Miss Laura Garay
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ4 - Kent
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SC230254 - Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Vegetation Clearance
Reference number
DN733171
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Kent County Council (KCC) are awarding a contract for a number of providers to undertake routine vegetation clearance on identified Public Rights of Way (PRoW); a statutory requirement. The contract is split into 10 lots, combining an element of programmed work together with ad-hoc requirements including off road cycle paths.
Public Rights of Way consist of four different levels of access:
• Public Footpath (FP) for pedestrian use;
• Public Bridleway (BR) for equestrian, pedestrian and pedal cyclists use;
• Restricted Byway (RB) a carriageway for use by non-motorised vehicles, equestrians and pedestrians; and
• Byways Open to All Traffic (BW) a carriageway for use by all forms of traffic.
The awarded suppliers are required to undertake routine vegetation clearance on identified Public Rights of Way; combining an element of programmed work together with ad-hoc requirements including off road cycle paths, with a 30-day turnaround time. The breakdown of lots are as follows:
Lot 1 - Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe
Lot 2 - Canterbury and Thanet
Lot 3 - Dover
Lot 4 - Swale
Lot 5 - Dartford & Gravesham
Lot 6 - Maidstone
Lot 7 - Sevenoaks
Lot 8 - Tonbridge & Malling
Lot 9 - Tunbridge Wells
Lot 10 - North Downs Way
PLEASE NOTE:
- The minimum and maximum values, as stated with the Lot Award of Contracts' are applicable to the services as a whole, as opposed to each Lot.
- The funding allocated per lot may vary, depending on service requirements and volumes within each financial year
- The maximum value of the contract is an estimation, and a 10% increase as been included to account for demand.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - Canterbury & Thanet
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 - Dover
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 - Swale
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 - Dartford & Gravesham
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 - Maidstone
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 - Sevenoaks
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 Tonbridge & Malling
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 - Tunbridge Wells
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 10 - North Downs Way
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-022420
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lamb-Latore Limited
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
03478293
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Canterbury & Thanet
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avondale Landscapes Limited
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
2927666
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Dover
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lamb-Latore Limited
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
03478293
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Swale
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Acres Landscaping & Maintenance Limited
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
04599520
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Dartford & Gravesham
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avondale Landscapes Limited
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
02927666
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Maidstone
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avondale Landscapes Limited
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
02927666
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
Sevenoaks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grasstex LTD
West Sussex
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
02657824
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
8
Title
Tonbridge & Malling
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Acres Landscaping & Maintenance Limited
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
04599520
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
9
Title
Tunbridge Wells
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Acres Landscaping & Maintenance Limited
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
04599520
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
10
Title
North Downs Way
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lamb-Latore Limited
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
03478293
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £2,800,000 / Highest offer: £3,200,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kent County Council
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Country
United Kingdom