Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance
Kent County Council · Local authority
In brief
Kent County Council has cancelled this procurement.
The estimated value is £22,500,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
The Contractor for each lot is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision. The main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual amenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users. Works are conducted typically Monday to Friday. The annual activities required under this contract consist of the following: • Six programmed urban grass cutting visits • One shrub bed maintenance visit • One hedge maintenance visit • Two rose bed maintenance visits • One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit • Other programmed activities • Ad hoc works The Council does not…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - West 1 March 2027 to 29 February 2032 What this lot coversThe Contractor for Lot 1 - West is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision. The main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual amenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users. Works are conducted typically Monday to Friday. The annual activities required under this contract consist of the following: • Six programmed urban grass cutting visits • One shrub bed maintenance visit • One hedge maintenance visit • Two rose bed maintenance visits • One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit • Other programmed activities • Ad hoc works Please note that the proposed lotting structure may be subject to change as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The Council will keep tenderers informed throughout the procurement process of any such changes. The Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract. The expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to £22,500,000. This is broken down as follows for Lot 1 (all figures are estimates): -Initial Term 60 months (5 years) - £4,556,250 -Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) - £2,733,750 However, to allow for any future increases in funding, any future inflation, Compensation Events, and any other unexpected but in-scope spend, the total maximum contract value will be advertised on the relevant tendering portals (such as the Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender or Contracts Finder) as £22,500,000. It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes, availability of further funding, and any decisions arising as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). */*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS "LOT 1" & "LOT 2" OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS £11,250,000 - THIS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND THE ABOVE INFORMATION REFERRED TO (FTS WILL NOT ALLOW LOT VALUES TO BE INSERTED THAT WHEN ADDED TOGETHER ARE LOWER THAN THE STATED CONTRACT VALUE i.e. £22,500,000*/*/ | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction, Architecture and engineering, Property and estates | £11,250,000 |
| Lot 2 - East 1 March 2027 to 29 February 2032 What this lot coversThe Contractor for Lot 2 - East is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision. The main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual amenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users. Works are conducted typically Monday to Friday. The annual activities required under this contract consist of the following: • Six programmed urban grass cutting visits • One shrub bed maintenance visit • One hedge maintenance visit • Two rose bed maintenance visits • One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit • Other programmed activities • Ad hoc works Please note that the proposed lotting structure may be subject to change as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The Council will keep tenderers informed throughout the procurement process of any such changes. The Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract. The expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to £22,500,000. This is broken down as follows for Lot 2 (all figures are estimates): -Initial Term 60 months (5 years) - £5,568,750. -Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) - £3,341,250. However, to allow for any future increases in funding, any future inflation, Compensation Events, and any other unexpected but in-scope spend, the total maximum contract value will be advertised on the relevant tendering portals (such as the Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender or Contracts Finder) as £22,500,000. It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes, availability of further funding, and any decisions arising as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). */*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS "LOT 1" & "LOT 2" OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS £11,250,000 - THIS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND THE ABOVE INFORMATION REFERRED TO (FTS WILL NOT ALLOW LOT VALUES TO BE INSERTED THAT WHEN ADDED TOGETHER ARE LOWER THAN THE STATED CONTRACT VALUE i.e. £22,500,000*/*/ | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction, Architecture and engineering, Property and estates | £11,250,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 039173-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 039181-2026
- Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 040096-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 039173-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 April 2026, last updated 30 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.