Annual Hay Cutting and Baling Service for London Borough of Hillingdon Green Spaces

The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a contractor to provide hay cutting and baling services across its extensive green space network. Hillingdon manages over 200 green spaces covering approximately 1,800 acres, including formal gardens, town parks, nature conservation areas, and country parks. The borough maintains 60 Green Flag awarded sites, a National Nature Reserve at Ruislip Woods, and over 40 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs), all accessible to the public. This contract requires one cutting per year across the designated green spaces. The initial contract term is three years with an optional extension of up to two additional years, providing potential stability for up to five years total. Contractors should be equipped to handle large-scale hay management operations and demonstrate experience in maintaining quality standards for public green spaces.