Chartham Parish Council invites tenders for grass cutting and grounds maintenance across sites within the parish. The work includes:
– Cutting grass to a height agreed with the Parish Clerk.
– Strimming around play equipment, outdoor furniture, trees, bushes, fences, hedges, and other authorised fixtures.
– Removal of grass from play safety surfaces and footpaths.
– Selective weed control may be required by separate negotiation.
Sites and Contracts:
Sites are shown in the associated tender documents and are grouped into three contracts:
– Public Areas in the village centre (including verges)
– Land in St Augustine’s
– Chartham Cemetery
Contractors may tender for all or any of the contracts.
Site visits are recommended; no claims will be accepted for failure to do so.
Standards and Duration:
Workmanship must meet all relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice.
Additional fixtures may be added during the contract period; rates remain fixed.
Contract duration: 2-3 years, final decision by the Council.
Tenders priced annually.
Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026 at 17:00.