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GMC Routine / Veg Maintenance 25 to 25 - Groundwork

DEFRA

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13 May 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the "GMC Routine / Veg Maintenance 25 to 25 - Groundwork" project, focusing on flood-defence maintenance works. This contract involves routine vegetation maintenance across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire. The procurement was conducted through a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender closed on 17th April 2025, with the contract period commencing on 28th April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The awarded value of the contract is £159,538.55.

This contract presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in groundwork and flood-defence maintenance services, particularly those located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. With the project's requirements for routine vegetation maintenance, businesses with expertise in environmental management and infrastructure maintenance are well-suited to compete and demonstrate their capability. The project allows such businesses to showcase their skills, potentially leading to future contracts within similar frameworks or sectors.

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Notice Title

GMC Routine / Veg Maintenance 25 to 25 - Groundwork

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Merseyside and Cheshire Routine / Vegetation Maintenance Programme 25 to 26 - Groundwork

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d21f82ac-6ad5-47e5-9bcf-b63d075fb57a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59ee264-58cd-4e9e-b3b8-42aab50b41fb
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,538 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,538 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 1HT
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Latchford East
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDWORK GREATER MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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