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Provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance

Horticultural services
Scotland (UKM71)
Scotland (UKM77)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published14
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 17:45 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Submission deadline not published
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
14lots
14 lots · 14 published items
1 published CPV family
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Typical sector award window after deadline
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No future linked contract end in retained records
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£980,000
Contract/award value: £980,000
6 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
3 bids
3 SME bids · 3 electronic
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 77)
Based on 37 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
22.5%
Award reduction below published budget
Typical Bids Received
3 bidders
Median competitive participation in sector
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Median time between deadline and award
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 77)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
SupplierAwards won in sectorTotal awarded valueAvg. winning discount
EB DAVIES TIMBER LTD
21 contracts£2,205,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Robins Timber Contracting
21 contracts£2,205,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
FORESTRY SERVICES LTD
21 contracts£2,169,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Powerline Services (MLJ) Ltd
21 contracts£2,133,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
TW & GW EVANS LTD
20 contracts£2,097,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Euroforest Ltd
20 contracts£2,097,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
I & Jm Pass& Sons ltd
20 contracts£2,061,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
GMD Forestry Ltd
20 contracts£1,810,400,000At ceiling / not disclosed
M C THOMAS SONS
18 contracts£1,944,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Tree Finesse
18 contracts£1,809,000,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Evidence coverage
8/12 core inputs published
Standard procedure facts
Comparable published opportunities
Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
Published procedurePublished valueMatching evidence
Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Horticultural Products and FertilisersAngus Council · 24 Jun 2026, 09:48 BST
£700,000
same CPV family
same authority
same region
Civils Maintenance ProvisionHighlands and Islands Airports Limited · 13 Jul 2026, 16:31 BST
Value not published
same CPV family
same region
Framework Agreement for Arboricultural ServicesUniversity of Stirling · 19 May 2026, 12:49 BST
£480,000
same CPV family
same region
Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East LothianEast Lothian Council · 17 Jun 2026, 10:05 BST
Value not published
same CPV family
Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges MaintenanceKent County Council · 15 Jun 2026, 10:24 BST
£22,500,000
same CPV family
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Angus Council: "Provision of Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 14 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityAngus CouncilScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Angus Council
Market Analytics
View Authority Profile →
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Angus Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
3Bids / Report (median)
19.5% of reports have one bid · Mean: 3.6 bids
Supplier ConcentrationModerate Concentration
l watson contracting ltdTop vendor: 35.7% of attributable value
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 205 active published awards; 205 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 77):
Supplier NameHistoric AwardsAttributable ValueAvg. Price Discount
l watson contracting ltd5 wins£350,000—
Bilsland and Dewar3 wins£210,000—
Matthew Brown & Son2 wins£140,000—
GJ Services2 wins£140,000—
Laird Contractors Ltd1 win£70,000—
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityAngus Council
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSNot published
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published14 Apr 2025, 11:54 BST
Last source update14 Apr 2025, 11:54 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationHorticultural services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM71)
Scotland (UKM77)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04cdf9
What is being bought
Angus Council on behalf of the Purchasers is currently inviting tenders, from suitably experienced contractors to carry out Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance. Angus Council and Perth & Kinross Council are responsible for maintaining the safety and appearance of rural road verges across their respective regions. This contract will support the councils in delivering essential verge maintenance services to ensure road safety and compliance with statutory requirements. The successful contractor(s) will be required to provide high-quality services that meet legal standards, while ensuring the safety of road users and minimising environmental impact.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    14 Apr 2025, 11:54 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    14 Apr 2025, 11:54 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    14 Apr 2025, 11:54 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    14 Apr 2025, 11:54 BST
  5. Published value updated to £980,000
    7 Jan 2025, 15:50 GMT
  6. Status changed to active
    7 Jan 2025, 15:50 GMT
  7. Official notice release published
    7 Jan 2025, 15:50 GMT
  8. Submission deadline changed to 6 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT
    7 Jan 2025, 15:50 GMT
  9. Buyer information updated
    7 Jan 2025, 15:50 GMT
Lots and requirements (14)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Kinross Area
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Kinross. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #10
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Brechin Area
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Brechin. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #11
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Carnoustie Area
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Carnoustie. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #12
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Kirriemuir Area
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Kirriemuir. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #13
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Arbroath Area
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Arbroath. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #14
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Montrose Area
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Montrose. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #2
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Auchterarder Area
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Auchterarder. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 8 · #3
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Crieff Area
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Crieff. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 9 · #4
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Highland North
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Highland North. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 10 · #5
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 11 · #6
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 12 · #7
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Blairgowrie, Burelton to A9
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Blairgowrie, Burelton to A9. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 13 · #8
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Lower Carse
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Lower Carse. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 14 · #9
    Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Highland South
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot covers the provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance within the area of Highland South. Additional information: The estimated value is indicative only. Actual spend may vary and is subject to call-off volumes and service demand. No minimum or guaranteed spend applies to this contract.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    14 Apr 2025, 11:54 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
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    Not published · Not published
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    Not published · Not published
  11. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  12. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  13. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  14. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  15. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  16. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  17. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  18. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  19. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  20. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  21. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  22. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  23. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  24. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  25. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  26. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  27. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  28. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
  29. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £70,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
vermicon
Not published · Not published · active
GJ Services
Not published · Not published · active
l watson contracting ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Matthew Brown & Son
Not published · Not published · active
l watson contracting ltd
Not published · Not published · active
GJ Services
Not published · Not published · active
Bilsland and Dewar
Not published · Not published · active
Bilsland and Dewar
Not published · Not published · active
Laird Contractors Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Matthew Brown & Son
Not published · Not published · active
l watson contracting ltd
Not published · Not published · active
l watson contracting ltd
Not published · Not published · active
l watson contracting ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Bilsland and Dewar
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Kinross Area
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Brechin Area
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Carnoustie Area
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Kirriemuir Area
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Arbroath Area
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Montrose Area
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Auchterarder Area
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Crieff Area
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Highland North
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Blairgowrie, Burelton to A9
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Lower Carse
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance - Highland South
£70,000 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 2 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 2 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
smeBids: 2 (lot 1)
bids: 2 (lot 10)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 10)
foreignBidsFromEU: 2 (lot 10)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 10)
smeBids: 2 (lot 10)
bids: 2 (lot 11)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 11)
foreignBidsFromEU: 2 (lot 11)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 11)
smeBids: 2 (lot 11)
bids: 2 (lot 12)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 12)
foreignBidsFromEU: 2 (lot 12)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 12)
smeBids: 2 (lot 12)
bids: 2 (lot 13)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 13)
foreignBidsFromEU: 2 (lot 13)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 13)
smeBids: 2 (lot 13)
bids: 1 (lot 14)
electronicBids: 1 (lot 14)
foreignBidsFromEU: 1 (lot 14)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 14)
smeBids: 1 (lot 14)
bids: 1 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 1 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 1 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
smeBids: 1 (lot 2)
bids: 1 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 1 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 1 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 3)
smeBids: 1 (lot 3)
bids: 1 (lot 4)
electronicBids: 1 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromEU: 1 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 4)
smeBids: 1 (lot 4)
bids: 1 (lot 5)
electronicBids: 1 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromEU: 1 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 5)
smeBids: 1 (lot 5)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Angus Council

Contracting authority GB-FTS-2479
View buyer profile

  • Angus Council
    buyer

    Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, UKM71, DD8 1AN
    mccormackf@angus.gov.uk
    +44 3452777778

  • Perth & Kinross Council
    buyer

    2 High Street, Perth, UKM77, PH1 5PH
    contracts@pkc.gov.uk
    +44 1738475000

  • Bilsland and Dewar
    supplier

    Cherryfield, Muthill, Muthill, UKM77, Ph5 2AX
    +44 1764681219

  • Forfar Sheriff Court
    reviewBody

    Sherriff Court House, 22 Market Street, Forfar, DD8 3LA
    +44 1307462186

  • GJ Services
    supplier

    Woodlands, Clola, Peterhead, UKM71, AB42 5AA
    +44 7814346719

  • Laird Contractors Ltd
    supplier

    Dowally farm, Dunkeld, pitlochry, UKM77, PH9 ONR
    +44 1350727475

  • Matthew Brown & Son
    supplier

    Kintyrie Farm, Kirriemuir, UKM77, DD8 4LR
    +44 1575572422

  • l watson contracting ltd
    supplier

    30 west school road, dundee, dundee, UKM77, dd38pq
    +44 7946791898

  • vermicon
    supplier

    3 middleburn cottages kirkness cardenden, fife, fife, UKM77, ky50hh
    +44 1592868900
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