Tender

Grounds Maintenance and Tree Services

LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The London & Quadrant Housing Trust has launched a procurement process for Grounds Maintenance and Tree Services, aiming to engage suppliers experienced in horticultural services. The tender, identified as EST00242, includes a comprehensive scope across three disciplines—Grounds Maintenance, Tree Consultancy, and Tree Maintenance—divided into 11 lots, encompassing various UK regions. The tender period concludes on 20 April 2021, with an estimated contract value of £55 million and a minimum threshold of £35 million. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2029. The procurement method employed is restricted, catering to selective suppliers meeting outlined criteria.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the landscaping and arboriculture sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability classification. Companies proficient in grounds maintenance, tree care, and horticultural consultancy services should consider participating in this procurement, as it offers a chance to contribute to maintaining and enhancing the estates of a major housing trust while fostering growth within their operations over the long-term contract duration.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance and Tree Services

Notice Description

L&Q is seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture Services across its estates. The will include the provision of a range of grounds maintenance and tree management services split into 3 Disciplines across 11 Lots: Discipline 1 - Grounds Maintenance Lot 1A.1 - East Region Inner Lot 1A.2 - East Region Outer Lot 1B.1 - South Region Inner Lot 1B.2 - South Region Outer Lot 1C.1 - West Region North Hub Lot 1C.2 - West Region Outer Hub Lot 1C.3 - West Region SW Hub Discipline 2 - Tree Consultancy Lot 2 - all Regions Discipline 3 - Tree Maintenance Lot 3A. - East Region Lot 3B. - South Region Lot 3C. - West Region Works/services to be provided under the Contracts are (but are not limited to): Grounds Maintenance o Grass cutting removing excess arisings o Grass maintenance to include weed control, litter and leaf removal o Horticultural maintenance to borders and beds to include weed control, litter and leaf removal o Pruning and hedge cutting o Replanting o Hard surface maintenance to include cleaning, litter, algae, moss and weed removal o Maintain and report on hard surface condition and safety, carrying out minor repairs o Inspect all external surfaces, structures and features reporting on their condition o External litter removal and bin emptying o Graffiti removal o Cleaning of bin stores and paladins (where a Site is not serviced by a separate cleaning c contract) o Minor tree care o Dilapidation repair work Tree Consultancy o Site Safety/Defect surveys (Phase One) o Detailed site surveys o Reactive site inspections o Individual tree inspections/internal decay investigations o Woodland management planning to meet L&Q responsibilities Tree Maintenance o Crown lifting to clear roads, footpaths and property access. o Tree pruning to abate encroachment to buildings/property. o Removal of dead or declining trees or other significant defects. o Cyclical Pollarding/Basal growth removal. o Woodland management works to include coppicing/thinning etc. Correspondence regarding this opportunity should be directed via the supplier portal. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity, please register on the L&Q supplier portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lqgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3ab9200-64af-421b-b3f7-df2d58983adb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
Phyllis Earl
Contact Email
pearl@lqgroup.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3004569998

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 4PH
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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