Construction work

Tender description

Cumbria County Council requires a Contractor(s) to provide an efficient and effective verge maintenance service to permit safe movement of traffic throughout the County and protect the integrity of the road network and ecology of the roadside environment. The work entails the routine cutting of a single swathe (machine width) along the majority of the roadside verges in addition to the periodic full-width cutting of roadside verges and visibility areas. Service delivery will be based on 2 Geographical Areas based on District Council boundaries and each Area forms a separate Lot within the framework. A single supplier will be appointed to each lot. The tender process allows the appointment of a Contractor to a single or both areas. Tender documents are available via the e-portal, the Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ The Council operate a verge maintenance strategy designed to preserve / enhance the biodiversity of the roadside verges within the County. This entails routine cutting of a single swathe on most verges annually, and full width cutting on a 2 or 4 year cycle depending on the category of verge. This service shall be provided on all county roads, except those that are the responsibility of District Councils or any areas where the parish council enters an agreement to undertake this service in all or a part of their parish. There is also an option for tree felling and other arboriculture services to be provided by suitably qualified contractors as part of these contracts. Tenderers should clearly indicate whether or not they wish to be considered for these services. The Council operate a verge maintenance strategy designed to preserve / enhance the biodiversity of the roadside verges within the County. This entails routine cutting of a single swathe on most verges annually, and full width cutting on a 2 or 4 year cycle depending on the category of verge. This service shall be provided on all county roads, except those that are the responsibility of District Councils or any areas where the parish council enters an agreement to undertake this service in all or a part of their parish. There is also an option for tree felling and other arboriculture services to be provided by suitably qualified contractors as part of these contracts. Tenderers should clearly indicate whether or not they wish to be considered for these services.