Tender

Grounds Maintenance, Arboriculture, Pest Control and Associated Estates Services

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking bids for a comprehensive contract titled "Grounds Maintenance, Arboriculture, Pest Control and Associated Estates Services" situated at Culham Campus, Abingdon, OX14 3DB. This contract falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services (CPV 77314000) and includes a wide range of tasks such as tree arboriculture, pest control, landscape architecture, and more. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and utilises an open procedure method. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 11th April 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, arboriculture, pest control, and associated estate services. It is especially suitable for SMEs given its wide scope that involves routine tasks and expert advisory services. Companies with experience in landscape architecture, ecology reporting, and winter weather support services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Leveraging this tender can enhance business portfolios and provide long-term engagement for service providers aiming to contribute to the sustainability and maintenance of large campus environments like those overseen by UKAEA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance, Arboriculture, Pest Control and Associated Estates Services

Notice Description

UKAEA has a requirement for a single contract which covers the following main elements. - Grounds Maintenance - Tree Arboricultural works, which is classed as either Major or Minor, including surveying associated services contract. - Pest Control Services - Routine, Reactive and expert Pest Control advice - Associated Estates Services, which includes the following. - Landscape Architecture design for Hard and Soft landscaping. - Internal Planting - Yearly Ecology reports and advice on Biodiversity and Sustainability - Expertise for advice and reporting to UKAEA on achieving credits within the Campus boundary for Net Gain Banking. - Reinstatement and Planting schemes - Professional Jet Washing of Paths, Resin Areas, Footpaths, and other areas as required. - Winter Weather support with gritting services of roads, carparks, and pathways. - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and Football Pitch maintenance. - Design and build of new soft landscaping for all new builds on Campus. - Sedum 'Extensive Green Roof' maintenance - Supply of outdoor furniture and associated items i.e., Benches, Bins, Privacy Screens, decorative planters etc - Supply of decorated Christmas Trees for Campus - Litter Management of Culham Campus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbfdd61a-901b-4852-a581-c5454a3cfc33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17359f98-fcf7-4029-b218-96379f78b682
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jack Swindells
Contact Email
jack.swindells@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235465318

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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