Tender

Grounds Maintenance 2026

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 11:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is currently seeking suppliers for its "Grounds Maintenance 2026" project, which entails providing comprehensive grounds maintenance and management services across its greenspaces. This includes activities such as horticulture, cleansing, sports surfaces, and playground, cemetery, and allotment maintenance. The tender is classified under industry categories relating to agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, aligns with the Procurement Act 2023. Interested businesses should note that the deadline for submitting tenders is 11 November 2025, with the contract period slated to run from 2 November 2026 until 31 October 2033. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, offering opportunities primarily within England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth-oriented businesses, especially those specialised in horticulture and grounds maintenance services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, given the contract's suitability requirements. Companies with a focus on environmental management and a robust portfolio in grounds maintenance would be well-positioned to compete. Winning bids could secure long-term business stability and strengthen a company's reputation within the public sector, especially if they demonstrate expertise in sustainable practices. This is an excellent prospect for businesses seeking to expand their operations within the public contract domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance 2026

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders to provide grounds maintenance and management for its greenspaces including horticulture, cleansing, sports surfaces, playgrounds, cemeteries and allotments maintenance; following the rules set out in the Procurement Act 2023 and subsequent Regulations ("the Act"). This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure. This document describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, participation and award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read the documents below before preparing their submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dd36750-39ab-41b1-a0b2-7d9c763c810e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a41cd3-0e4e-4c3b-8f43-9e1af8cc990c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

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