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AwardedAwarded 18 August 2026

Heather Cutting and Collection at Cannock Chase Country Park

Staffordshire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Staffordshire County Council awarded grounds maintenance work to J W Bainbridge Contractors Ltd on 18 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £250,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

Staffordshire County Council has procured the hire of two track cut and collect machines plus operators, to cut predetermined patches of Heather within the Cannock Chase Country Park. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and, subject to earlier termination in accordance with its terms, will continue until midnight on 31st August 2029. At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended with additional options to extend by up to 2 X 12 months - up to 31st August 2031 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract. The total estimated value (excluding VAT) is circa £250,000 over the total 5 years

Who won

WinnerValueDates
J W Bainbridge Contractors Ltd (SME)
2 bids received
£250,000
Awarded 28 July 2026
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 046447-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 071412-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 085206-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 046447-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 May 2026, last updated 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.