Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029 Chartham Parish Council
A Addendum Notice
by CHARTHAM PARISH COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 3 year
- Value
- £100K
- Sector
- ENVIRONMENT
- Published
- 31 Dec 2025
- Delivery
- 01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
- Deadline
- 30 Jan 2026 17:00
Related Terms
Location
Kent:
1 buyer
- Chartham Parish Council Canterbury
Description
Chartham Parish Council invites tenders for grass cutting and grounds maintenance across sites within the parish. The work includes: - Cutting grass to a height agreed with the Parish Clerk. - Strimming around play equipment, outdoor furniture, trees, bushes, fences, hedges, and other authorised fixtures. - Removal of grass from play safety surfaces and footpaths. - Selective weed control may be required by separate negotiation. Sites and Contracts: Sites are shown in the associated tender documents and are grouped into three contracts: - Public Areas in the village centre (including verges) - Land in St Augustine's - Chartham Cemetery Contractors may tender for all or any of the contracts. Site visits are recommended; no claims will be accepted for failure to do so. Standards and Duration: Workmanship must meet all relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice. Additional fixtures may be added during the contract period; rates remain fixed. Contract duration: 2-3 years, final decision by the Council. Tenders priced annually. Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026 at 17:00.
Lot Division
| 1 | Central Village and Chartham Hatch
The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the areas marked in blue on the enclosed maps. The first cut is expected in mid-late March/early April, and the final cut in late October/early November, depending on seasonal growth. Remaining cuts are at the Contractor's discretion, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: -Strimming around stone memorials, play equipment, trees, and edges of the sites -Cleaning safety surfacing at play areas after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower -Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk |
| 2 | St Augustine's Estate
The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the mapped areas across sites in the St Augustine's area of Chartham. Cuts should follow seasonal growth patterns, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: - Strimming around trees, bushes, fences, play equipment, and other site obstructions - Cleaning safety surfacing at play areas after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower - Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk |
| 3 | Chartham Cemetery
The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the mapped area which is contained within Chartham Cemetery. Cuts should follow seasonal growth patterns, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: - Strimming around headstones, trees, fences, and other site obstructions. Strimmer must have a nylon blade to avoid any damage to memorials in the event of accidental contact. - Cleaning paths and surfaces of grass cuttings after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower. - Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk. |
Renewal Options
The Council may use the services of the Contractor for other grounds maintenance-related works not explicitly covered by the schedule of works, and may vary quantity of ad hoc maintenance.
CPV Codes
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Indicators
- Options are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05fe83
- FTS 086555-2025