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Published 16 Dec 2024, 15:12 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting with Tractor and Flail

Official notice

Authority: Carmarthenshire County Council (Local council)

Framework agreement20 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45)Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (77) Delivery: Wales (UKL14)
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 7 Mar 2025awarded 23 Apr 2025
Lots 20see the lot list below

What is being bought20 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE, NOT A TENDER OPPORTUNITY

Carmarthenshire County Council has appointed contractors on a framework basis to provide highway grass cutting services on roadside and footway verges, roundabouts, in addition to visibility cutting on bends and junctions in urban and rural areas across the County.

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'. There are 20 Beat areas across the County.

CPV: Agricultural services · Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services · Grassing services · Grounds maintenance services · Hedge trimming · Highway maintenance work · Hire of agricultural machinery with operator · Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator · Horticultural services · Parks maintenance services · Planting and maintenance services of green areas · Services incidental to agricultural production · +1 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
5 bids on the busiest of 12 lots · 5 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (20)Procurement structure

20 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 1AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 1 covers the area encompassing Newcastle Emlyn, Capel Iwan, Drefach-Felindre and Pentre-Cwrt.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #2Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 2AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 2 covers the area encompassing Llanfihangel-ar-Arth, Pencader, Rhydargaeau, Peniel, Abergwili and White Mill.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #3Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 3AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 3 covers the area encompassing Efailwen, Login, Llanboidy, Llangynin, Llanwinio and Trelech.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #4Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 4AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 4 covers the area encompassing Meidrim, Abernant, Bronwydd, Cynwyl Elfed and Llanpumsaint.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #5Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 5AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 5 covers the area encompassing Llanfallteg, Whitland, Llanddowror, Pendine and Laugharne.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #6Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 6AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 6 covers the area encompassing St. Clears, Bancyfelin, Llangynog, Llanybri, Llansteffan and Llangain.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #7Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 7AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 7 covers the area in and around Carmarthen Town encompassing Llanllwch, Johnstown, Tanerdy and Abergwili.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #8Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 8AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 8 covers the area encompassing Carwe, Four Roads, Meinciau, Crwbin, Llandyfaelog, Croesyceiliog, Pensarn, Llangynnwr and Nant-y-Caws.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #9Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 9AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 9 covers the area encompassing Nantgaredig, Llanegwad, Llanfynydd, Brechfa, Rhydcymerau, Llanllwni and Llanybydder.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #10Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 10AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 10 covers the area encompassing Cwmdu, Talley, Llansawel, Cwmann, Crugybar, Llanycrwys, Ffarmers and Caeo.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #11Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 11AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 11 covers the area encompassing Dryslwyn, Llangathen, Capel Isaac, Llandeilo, Salem, Llangadog, Llanddeusant, Bethlehem and Capel-Gwynfe.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #12Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 12AwardedRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 12 covers the area encompassing Llansadwrn, Llanwrda, Llandovery, Myddfai, Halfway, Cynghordy, Rhandirmwyn and Cil-y-Cwm.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #13Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 13CancelledRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 13 covers the area encompassing the Amman Valley area and includes Ammanford, Betws, Garnant, Glanaman, Brynaman, Rhosaman and Ystradowen.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #14Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 14CancelledRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 14 covers the area encompassing Capel Hendre, Saron, Cwmgwili, Pen-y-Groes, Llandybie, Derwydd, Carmel and Golden Grove.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #15Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 15CancelledRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 15 covers the area encompassing Gorslas, Cefneithin, Drefach, Porthyrhyd, Llanddarog, Llanarthne and Capel Dewi.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #16Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 16CancelledRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 16 covers the area encompassing Hendy, Llanedi, Tycroes, Llannon, Cross Hands, Tumble and Pontyberem.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #17Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 17CancelledRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 17 covers the area east of Llanelli town centre encompassing Llwynhendy, Llangennech, Felinfoel, Swiss Valley, Bynea and Bryn.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #18Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 18CancelledRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 18 covers the area in and around Llanelli Town encompassing North Dock, Machynys, Morfa and Llanerch.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #19Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 19CancelledRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 19 covers the area encompassing Pwll, Five Roads, Cynheidre, Pont-iets, Pont-Henri and Trimsaran.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
Lot #20Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 20CancelledRenewal

For the purpose of this requirement the County is divided into geographical areas known as 'Beats'.

Beat 20 covers the area encompassing Burry Port, Pembrey, Kidwelly, Mynydd-y-Garreg, Llansaint and Ferryside.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: There is an option to extend the Framework by up to 2 further years in 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed
45233139 Highway maintenance work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77100000 Agricultural services77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production77111000 Hire of agricultural machinery with operator77112000 Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: Neighbouring 'Beats' may be combined.
What this means for your bid
  • “Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting with Tractor and Flail” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
16 Dec 2024, 15:12 GMT
Last source update
28 Apr 2025, 14:38 BST
Award evaluation window
10 Mar 2025 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-017335
Classification (CPV)
Agricultural servicesAgricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural servicesGrassing servicesGrounds maintenance servicesHedge trimmingHighway maintenance workHire of agricultural machinery with operatorHire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operatorHorticultural servicesParks maintenance services
+3 morePlanting and maintenance services of green areasServices incidental to agricultural production
Delivery area
Wales (UKL14)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c867 Find a Tender

Publisher note: (WA Ref:150274)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN, CY
Access & registration note: Free Wales registration; eTenderWales runs on Jaggaer
Appointment period ends
7 Mar 2025, 14:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en, cy
Bids opened
10 Mar 2025, 09:30 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.sell2wales.gov.wales ↗

Timeline

27 Jan 2025 → 28 Apr 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    27 Jan 2025
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    7 Mar 2025, 14:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    10 Mar 2025, 09:30 GMT
  4. Notice published
    28 Apr 2025, 14:38 BST

Notice history

4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Feb 2025
  1. Status changed to active
    3 Feb 2025, 14:24 GMT
  2. Procurement method changed
    3 Feb 2025, 14:24 GMT
  3. Deadline published: 7 Mar 2025, 14:00 GMT
    3 Feb 2025, 14:24 GMT
  4. Status changed to complete
    28 Apr 2025, 14:38 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 5admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 55 from SMEs · busiest of 12 lots
Contracts signed 12latest 23 Apr 2025

12 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 1

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £28,160
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 10

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £34,232
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 11

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £47,128
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 12

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £42,224
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 2

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £23,940
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 3

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £43,472
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 4

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £35,972
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 5

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £21,408
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 6

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £28,336
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 7

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £3,456
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 8

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £28,224
    Status
    active

  • Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 9

    Signed
    23 Apr 2025
    Value
    £37,620
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 12bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
2 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 22bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
3 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 35bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad5——
4 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 43bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
5 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 53bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
6 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 63bids · 0 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
7 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 72bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
8 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 82bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
9 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 92bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
10 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 101bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
11 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 112bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
12 · Highway Verge & Hedge Cutting - Beat 121bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Carmarthenshire County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services County Hall, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1JPContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

5 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria