Contract for Annual Clearance Of Vegetation On Footpaths and Bridleways

City and County of Swansea
Wales
Open procedure
27 May 2026 to 31 October 2026

Annual clearance of vegetation along public footpaths and bridleways split into two distinct geographical lots: Swansea and Gower. The work is seasonal, running from May to October 2026, requiring routine maintenance to ensure accessibility and safety for public use.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £16k; As published
Published: 20 March 2026
Awarded: 22 May 2026; Ainsty Timber Marketing
Contract length: 5 months; Ends 31 October 2026

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of seasonal vegetation clearance and grounds maintenance services for public footpaths and bridleways across designated rural and urban areas.

Annual clearance of vegetation on footpaths and bridleways in Area 1 – Swansea
Annual clearance of vegetation on footpaths and bridleways in Area 2 – Gower

Lot	Estimated value	SMEs
Lot 1	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 2	Not stated	Not stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 5 months
Contract dates: 27 May 2026 to 31 October 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 2
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 77312000, 77310000, 77300000

Services in this contract

Public rights of way and countryside access maintenanceMain service£28k typicalAnnual vegetation clearance on footpaths and bridleways in two areas

Lifecycle

Published
20 March 2026
Contract awardedto Ainsty Timber Marketing
22 May 2026
Contract starts
27 May 2026
Contract ends
31 October 2026

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City and County of Swansea

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/355664/contract-for-annual-clearance-of-vegetation-on-footpaths-and-bridleways
Buyer reference: CCS/25/404
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670d4
Last checked: 5 November 2026

City and County of Swansea. Contract for Annual Clearance Of Vegetation On Footpaths and Bridleways. Contract award, 20 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/355664/contract-for-annual-clearance-of-vegetation-on-footpaths-and-bridleways (accessed 5 November 2026).