Scope
Description
Market Drayton Town Council (MDTC) is seeking tenders from competent contractors for the grass cutting and strimming in the town as set out in the schedule of works.
The cutting is for 13 locations within the town during the grass cutting season from April 2026 to October 2028; the areas are mainly play areas and open spaces.
Total value (estimated)
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 30 November 2028
- 2 years, 9 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
14 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender documents to be submitted in an envelope marked "Tender-Strictly Confidential - Grass Cutting Contract - to be opened by addressee only". The envelope must bear no name or other distinguishing matter or mark revealing the identity of the sender.
Please send to:
Miss S Thomas
Town Clerk
Market Drayton Town Council
18, Frogmore Road
Market Drayton
Shropshire. TF9 3AX
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% | |
| Quality | The supplier's ability to perform the contract to the highest standards. |
Quality | 20% |
| Quality | Evidence of the suppliers relevant knowledge and experience and of managing a similar project |
Quality | 20% |
| Compliance | The supplier's compliance with all Health and Safety and employment laws and regulations |
Quality | 10% |
| Environmental | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Market Drayton Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLT-8762-RMVM
The Town Hall, 18 Frogmore Road
Market Drayton
TF9 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: townclerk@marketdrayton.gov.uk
Website: https://marketdrayton.gov.uk/
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government