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MRC LMB External Grounds Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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15 Aug 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the "MRC LMB External Grounds Maintenance" contract, focusing on grounds and landscaping services within the East of England. This open procedure, classified under CPV code 77314000 and valued at £200,000, culminated in an award on 15th May 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2030. The comprehensive procurement stage transitioned through planning, tendering, and has now reached the award phase.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services. Millstream Estate Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), was successful in securing this contract, highlighting that companies of similar scale with expertise in landscaping services can effectively compete. Moreover, this procurement is tailored to accommodate organisations under the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, enriching their potential growth within publicly funded projects.

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Notice Title

MRC LMB External Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Supply of external grounds and landscaping services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbfae886-4f5e-4c07-acba-6e46f41012bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b77439-f65b-4a37-8af2-102ce9bfd695
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
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLSTREAM ESTATE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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