Open tender · United Kingdom · Services
Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance
Bedford Borough Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance”. Bids close on 28 October 2026; the estimated value is £1.84 million.
The work
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
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £1.84 million
- Published
- 09 Sep 2026