Urban Highway Grass Verge Maintenance (Newton Abbot Town Council)

Newton Abbot Town Council is seeking a UK-based contractor, with a particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises, to provide urban highway grass verge maintenance services. The contract covers approximately 112,797 square meters across 358 mapped areas in 20 locations. The scope of work includes six scheduled grass cuts between April and October, strimming around street furniture and obstacles, vegetation management, and the maintenance of highway visibility splays. Additionally, the contractor must manage designated wildlife verges using alternative cutting regimes to support biodiversity objectives. The service requires the use of the Civic.ly asset management system for receiving instructions, recording completed works, and reporting defects within 24 hours. The contract begins with a 12-month trial period starting April 1, 2027, with the possibility of two annual extensions for a maximum total duration of three years. The estimated value for the initial year is 156,000 GBP including VAT. Award criteria are weighted by price (55%), quality and experience (25%), biodiversity and system usage (15%), and references (5%). Mandatory pass/fail requirements include minimum insurance levels of 10 million GBP for both employer and public liability, as well as Chapter 8 traffic management qualifications. Tenders must be submitted via email to Phil Rowe by November 25, 2026, and must include risk assessments, method statements, and evidence of qualifications.