Bar Hill Village Grass Cutting Contract 2021 - 2023

Your tender should be based upon the cutting frequency listed below from 1st March to the beginning of November, each year

SCHEDULE FOR GRASS CUTTING (see also the grasscutting map of the village)

Area C to be cut the last week in April, June, August & October

Area E

Amenity land (opposite the Fox Public House) (former skatepark site)

Once a month

Area F

The Nature Reserve (South side of the village)

Mid-season to clear area around bench and make pathway to access bench.

Major cut Sept/October depending on season

Twice per year

The length of the cut to be at the discretion of the Contractor but please bear in mind the village green is used constantly for football during the autumn/winter/spring months and cricket during the summer so it would be appreciated if the village green could always be cut towards the end of the week.

Parish Council requirements

The Contractor, prior to cutting any area of grass, shall inspect and ensure that all litter, stones and obstacles are cleared before cutting commences. The Council will not be liable for any damage or loss to equipment incurred by the contractor during the period of the contract howsoever caused.

The Chairman of the Parish Council, or the Parish Clerk, may verbally alter these frequencies, such an alteration will be confirmed in writing. The Council reserves the right to add or remove areas to be cut during the period of the contract.

The Contractor will advise the Parish Clerk if they consider the ground conditions in any area are such that either: (a) the grass does not require cutting or (b) to cut the grass would cause damage to the ground due to wet weather. The Contractor will act in accordance with instructions.

The grass must be mown or strimmed. Footpaths must be left tidy with no excessive clippings and debris left. Specifically, all the children's play area hard surfaces should be left clean to ensure health and safety.

The Contractor must notify the Parish Clerk at least two days prior to work being carried out.

Additional information: A full information pack showing full Terms & Conditions, Contractors Liability and Insurance indemnification and a detailed map of the Village grass areas is available by contacting the Parish Clerk on clerk@barhillpc.org.uk or leaving a message on the Parish Council office telephone 01954 780456