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PROVISION OF GRASS CUTTING SERVICES

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2024 at 15:05

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2024 at 16:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council recently concluded a procurement process for the "PROVISION OF GRASS CUTTING SERVICES" under the open procedure. This contract, classified under grounds maintenance services (CPV code 77314000), sought qualified providers to manage grass cutting across parks and open spaces in the Borough. The procurement, which progressed to the award stage on 20th September 2024, involved a competitive tender with four bidders, all SMEs. The awarded contract, valued at £650,000, was signed with McAuley Tree Surgery, a Belfast-based supplier. The initial tender stage commenced on 13th August 2024, with a submission deadline on the same date, emphasising the timeliness and efficiency desired by the Council.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance sector, particularly for SMEs looking to expand their service portfolios. Companies specialising in landscaping and routine park maintenance could find such contracts lucrative, offering stable revenue streams and long-term partnerships with local authorities. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, allowing smaller businesses to pitch their services based on quality and value. As evidenced by McAuley Tree Surgery's successful bid, businesses that demonstrate expertise in service delivery and competitive pricing are well-positioned to benefit from such public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF GRASS CUTTING SERVICES

Notice Description

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council wishes to appoint suitably experienced grounds maintenance service providers for the provision of grass cutting services in parks and open spaces throughout the Borough

Lot Information

Lot 1

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council wishes to appoint suitably experienced grounds maintenance service providers for the provision of grass cutting services in parks and open spaces throughout the Borough.

Options: Option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, subject to performance and review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047cb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030212-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2UB
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

McAuley Tree Surgery

Further Information

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