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Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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29 Aug 2025 at 18:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for the provision of grounds maintenance services at the British High Commission in Ottawa. The contract was awarded on 28th May 2025 to Echorock Landscaping, with the contract period running from 2nd June 2025 to 30th April 2027. This open procedure contract, estimated at £105,345.72, is classified under the CPV category for grounds maintenance services and covers locations across the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions worldwide.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those able to manage large-scale and international projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find opportunities for growth by providing supplementary or subcontracted grounds maintenance solutions across diverse geographical locations. With the award evident for businesses of substantial capacity, similar future procurements could still present viable paths for smaller firms to collaborate and achieve entry into international government contracts, enhancing both visibility and experience in dealing with diplomatic entities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

Notice Description

The British High Commission in Ottawa awarded a supplier to provide Grounds Maintenance Services to its compund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81f26e85-9b4b-47e9-bf05-e008373e6b31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77a1816-88fe-4b62-a892-e16ffb8e038b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,345 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHOROCK LANDSCAPING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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