Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance
Bedford Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £1,835,886
Deadline
28 October 2026
18 days remaining
Published
9 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
As a Unitary Council we have responsibility for Grass cutting & land management and have a statutory duty regarding levels of grass cutting due to duty to maintain the highway specified in Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. The requirement involves the outsourcing of this provision to a provider who will develop a programme, manage and carry out Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Grip maintenance, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance Services in accordance with our Specification and ensure legal compliance, public safety, and aesthetic standards are met.
Lot 1 – grass cutting, hedge, suds and watercourse Lot 2 – rights of way SVC (seasonal vegetation cut) Lot 3 – grip cutting (cut within highway verge to ensure drainage occurs) Lot 4 – mowing and bailing of countryside sites Lot 1 Grass & Hedge Cutting, SUDS & Watercourse Maintenance
Lot 2 ROW_SVC Lot 3 GRIP Cutting Lot 4 Mowing & Baling Countryside Sites
Regulations cited
- Highways Act 1980
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Bedford Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
9 September 2026
Submission deadline
28 October 2026
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