Award

Grounds maintenance at Grizedale and at Whinlatter Forest Centres

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is conducting a public procurement process for grounds maintenance services at Grizedale and Whinlatter Forest Centres, with a tender titled "Grounds maintenance at Grizedale and at Whinlatter Forest Centres." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance (CPV Code: 77314000). The tender period has ended on 17 June 2015, following an open procurement method. The contract value is £60,000, and the contract duration is from 1 August 2015 to 31 March 2018. Interested suppliers were required to express their interest via email to John Ellwood by the deadline for participation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the grounds maintenance sector to expand their portfolios, particularly those capable of providing grass cutting, vegetation management, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with capabilities in bush clearance, maintenance of forest park facilities, and other general site management tasks. This will enable them to work with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, thereby potentially enhancing their reputation and experience in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds maintenance at Grizedale and at Whinlatter Forest Centres

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for Grass cutting, vegetation Management and associated works The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for the grass cutting at Grizedale and Whinlatter forest parks. This will include regular cutting of outlying carparks, some spraying, Ivy management and cleaning gutters. If the contractor has the capability for general work this could include Rhododendron clearance replacing signs and waymarkers, preparing and seeding ground. Please express your interest in this tender to John Ellwood at the Grizedale office by email or in writing by the 17th of June 2015 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive. Additional information: Suppliers must express their interest in this tender by the 17th of June in order to be eligible to submit a tender. To express an interest please email: john.ellwood@forestry.gov.uk Suppliers must download the attached tender documents by the same date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60017a14-f151-4a67-9a8b-dd570d87934c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAWKSHEAD CUMBRIA
Postcode
LA22 0QJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Coniston and Hawkshead
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONISTON GROUND CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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