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 nr.: 1 Grass & Hedge Cutting, SUDS & Watercourse Maintenance Lot 1 Grass & Hedge Cutting, SUDS & Watercourse Maintenance Duration contract start date : 31/03/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 31/03/2034 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Price: 55 (Price) Quality: 45 (Quality) – Lot nr.: 2 ROW_SVC Lot 2 ROW_SVC Duration contract start date : 31/03/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 31/03/2034 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Price: 55 (Price) Quality: 45 (Quality) – Lot nr.: 3 GRIP Cutting Lot 3 GRIP Cutting Duration contract start date : 31/03/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 31/03/2034 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Price: 55 (Price) Quality: 45 (Quality) – Lot nr.: 4 Mowing & Baling Countryside Sites Lot 4 Mowing & Baling Countryside Sites Duration contract start date : 31/03/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 31/03/2034 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Price: 55 (Price) Quality: 45 (Quality)