Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance
The contract covers Bedford Borough Council’s outsourced highway vegetation and land-management services, supporting the unitary council’s statutory duty to maintain highways under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. The supplier will develop and manage a programme and deliver grass verge and hedge cutting, grip maintenance to support highway drainage, seasonal vegetation cuts on rights of way, and maintenance of SuDS and watercourses, with additional mowing and baling at countryside sites. Delivery must meet the council’s specification and maintain legal compliance, public safety and required aesthetic standards across Bedford Borough, although specific regions or sites are not listed. The estimated contract value is £1,835,886, but the contract duration or service timeframe is not stated; the work is described as seasonal and ongoing maintenance. The critical qualification is the ability to carry out the services in compliance with the council’s specification and applicable legal and highway-safety obligations.
Buyer: Bedford Borough Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 9 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.8m
- Bids close: 28 Oct 2026
- Location: Bedford
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2034
- Category: Landscaping work for green areas (45112710)
From the official notice
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
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 28 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.8m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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