Scope
Description
Perranzabuloe Parish Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to tender for the provision of footpath maintenance and vegetation management services, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub maintenance and associated works. The contract will cover the routine upkeep of public rights of way, footpaths, parks and surrounding green areas to ensure they are kept safe, accessible and visually well-maintained throughout the year.
The appointed contractor will be responsible for scheduled and ad-hoc cutting, clearance of overgrowth, disposal of green waste, and reporting of any defects or hazards identified during works. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2026, with an initial term of 3 years.
Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience, appropriate qualifications, health and safety compliance, environmental stewardship, and the capacity to deliver services across the contract area.
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming
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
Enquiry deadline
5 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
By email: clerk@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk (preferred)
By post:
Amanda Coleman
Perranzabuloe Parish Council
Chyanhale
Ponsmere Valley
Perranporth TR6 0DB
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk/tender-opportunity-footpath-and-grass-hedge-shrub-cutting/
ITT - Part A Maintenance Contract - Footpath and Grass Cutting.docx
IIT - Maintenance Contract - Footpaths and grass hedge shrub PART B.docx
LMP 314 Perranzabuloe Contractor Copy 2025 Schedules.pdf
Please note that this schedule may change for 2026-27.
Contracting authority
Perranzabuloe Parish Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVT-4766-QMLW
Chyanhale
Perranporth
TR60DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Amanda Coleman
Telephone: +441872572727
Email: clerk@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Website: https://perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government