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Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026

WEST MERSEA TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 14:17

Award Notice
Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Mersea Town Council in Colchester, Essex, has recently completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026". This contract covers services including grass cutting and sports pitch marking for facilities such as parks and cemeteries managed by the Town Council. The contract, valued at approximately £36,701.04, was awarded to Great Oaktree Land Services following an open procurement procedure. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by 5 December 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance services and related agricultural, forestry, and horticultural work. Participation in such a contract allows businesses to showcase their skills in maintaining large public areas, enhancing their portfolio and credibility. The awarded contract is an excellent chance for established businesses like Great Oaktree Land Services to expand their service offerings and establish stronger ties with local government bodies. Businesses with expertise in utilising advanced equipment for precise tasks, such as laser-guided line marking, would be particularly suited to this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026

Notice Description

West Mersea Town Council West Mersea, Colchester, Essex. The Town Council operates a number of facilities including car parks, sports pitches and cemeteries and is seeking to enter into a contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance. Grounds maintenance to include; A. Grass cutting and strimming of all Council owned parks and cemeteries B. Sports Pitch marking Full details of the areas and the works required to each area can be found in the attachments. White lining to be carried out weekly with controlled droplet spray marker to keep clear crisp lines. Initial marking to be completed using laser guided equipment of GNNS equipment for accurate lining. No weedkiller to be used to preserve grass and reduce cracking in the ground during dry spells. To apply please send your tender to the Town Clerk at West Mersea Town Council by email to town.clerk@westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk Hard copies can be sent to 10 Melrose Road, CO58JD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bab58b5a-4f8c-4fb0-83f8-a1eb04f6f746
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c8a1e5e-8fd5-4ed4-9c7f-134ceaaec190
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,701 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
WEST MERSEA TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO5 8JD
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mersea and Pyefleet
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREAT OAKTREE LAND SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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