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HCC - 01/26 - Provision of Hertfordshire Public Rights of Way Vegetation Management 2026-2030

Vegetation management across eight district-based lots, ensuring public rights of way remain accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders. The work involves the use of machinery such as compact tractors, ride-on mowers, brush cutters, and chainsaws. Bidders must demonstrate technical competence through industry-specific certifications for all equipment used.

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Awarded value
£303k
As published
Published
6 January 2026
Awarded
27 May 2026
Glendale, S.H. Goss, Maydencroft and 2 more
Contract length
48 months
Ends 30 April 2030

What the contract covers

Independent geographical service lot

Provision of vegetation management and grounds maintenance services for public rights of way, including footpaths, bridleways, and byways.

  • Manage vegetation on public rights of way in East Herts District to keep footpaths, bridleways and byways suitable for legitimate users
  • Manage vegetation on public rights of way in Hertsmere Borough to keep footpaths, bridleways and byways suitable for legitimate users
  • Manage vegetation on public rights of way in North Herts District to keep footpaths, bridleways and byways suitable for legitimate users
  • Manage vegetation on public rights of way in St Albans City & District to keep footpaths, bridleways and byways suitable for legitimate users
  • Manage vegetation on public rights of way in Stevenage Borough to keep footpaths, bridleways and byways suitable for legitimate users
  • Manage vegetation on public rights of way in Three Rivers District to keep footpaths, bridleways and byways suitable for legitimate users
LotEstimated valueSMEs
Lot 1Not statedNot stated
Lot 2Not statedNot stated
Lot 3Not statedNot stated
Lot 4Not statedNot stated
Lot 5Not statedNot stated
Lot 6Not statedNot stated
Lot 7Not statedNot stated
Lot 8Not statedNot stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Independent geographical service lot
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
48 months
Extensions
12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run
72 months
Contract dates
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Certifications asked for
industry specific awarding bodies for the tools and machinery
Lots
8
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
77000000, 77300000, 77310000, 77312000

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  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Hertfordshire County Council

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Glendale

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/342099/hcc-01-26-provision-of-hertfordshire-public-rights-of-way-vegetation-management
Buyer reference
HCC2517304
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06000c
Last checked
5 November 2026

Hertfordshire County Council. HCC - 01/26 - Provision of Hertfordshire Public Rights of Way Vegetation Management 2026-2030. Contract award, 6 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/342099/hcc-01-26-provision-of-hertfordshire-public-rights-of-way-vegetation-management (accessed 5 November 2026).