Seascale Parish Council Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance Tender (2026–2029)

Seascale Parish Council invites tenders for grass cutting and maintenance services within Seascale Parish for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 October 2029.

Scope of Works

Grass cutting is required at least once every three weeks during the growing season (1 April to 31 October). This includes mowing and edge strimming.

Grass must be maintained using either:

• A mulching mower, or
• A cut and drop method

Strimming must only be used where necessary for edging around structures and area boundaries. Grass cuttings around structures and pathways must be cleared appropriately.

Locations Included

• Coniston Park and play area
• Front of the Library
• Garden at the top of Arch Hill
• Area around the Sports Hall, water tower and car park
• BMX track
• The foreshore from the promenade path to the boat compound and road leading to the station
• The Dell (may be included in this contract or tendered separately; contractors must specify their preference)

Grass Verge Maintenance

In addition to regular site maintenance, grass verges must be cut three times per year, alternating with highway authority maintenance.

The verge areas include:

• Stanton Way
• Hallsenna Road
• Lingmell Crescent
• Gosforth Road
• Coniston Avenue
• Crofthead Road
• Eskdale Avenue
• Part of Seascale Park

A map will be provided to the successful contractor.

Tender Submission Details

Formal tender submissions must be provided in writing to the Parish Clerk by:

Deadline: 8 March 2026 at 18:00

The successful contractor will be notified by mid-March 2026.

The contract will commence on 1 April 2026, with the first maintenance cycle to be completed within the first two weeks.

Terms and Conditions

• Contractors must hold public and professional liability insurance of at least £1,000,000 and provide evidence with their tender submission
• The contractor shall be responsible for any claims arising from negligence, unsafe work practices or failure to notify the council of risks
• The contractor must comply with all relevant health and safety legislation
• Work quality will be monitored by council representatives at the start and end of each season
• The contract may be reviewed annually, particularly in relation to verge maintenance requirements
• The contractor must supply and maintain all equipment in safe and working condition

The Parish Council owns mowing, strimming and blowing equipment. Contractors wishing to use council equipment must accept full responsibility for:

• Safe storage
• Maintenance
• Insurance
• Compliance with safety regulations

Contractors must state clearly whether they will use their own equipment or council-owned equipment.

Performance and Payment

If maintenance is not completed within seven days of the agreed three-week schedule, weather permitting, the council may consider this a breach of contract.

Invoices must be submitted monthly and include maintenance dates.

Contact and Submission

For enquiries, contact:

Mary Bradley, Locum Parish Clerk

Email: clerk@seascaleparishcouncil.co.uk

Tender submissions must be sent to clerk@seascaleparishcouncil.co.uk by 18:00 on 8 March 2026.

Published: 14 February 2026