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EAN - AOMR - Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk TSC 26-27 - Ground Control

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has successfully completed the procurement process for "EAN - AOMR - Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk TSC 26-27 - Ground Control," awarding the contract to Ground Control Ltd. This procurement, classified under grounds maintenance services, was carried out using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The service will be executed in the East of England, including postal code PE2 8YY. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with a value of £91,507.83 GBP. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, having been formally announced on 29th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in grounds maintenance services to expand their operations in the East of England. Though not directly targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust maintenance capabilities such as Ground Control Ltd can leverage the framework agreement to secure similar opportunities. The project necessitates established expertise in routine maintenance services, positioning well-equipped firms to benefit from such contracts. Engaging with public sector entities like the Environment Agency can foster growth and increase visibility within governmental procurement channels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EAN - AOMR - Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk TSC 26-27 - Ground Control

Notice Description

Provision of routine maintenance services in the ENS region with Ground Control Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94f5727e-1a81-4876-bcce-b62058bbb971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2997db44-b39d-4b14-bac5-30a9fd20cbe5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£91,507 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,507 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

GROUND CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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