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Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for Golf Courses, Outdoor Sports Facilities and Associated Amenity Areas

SPORT ABERDEEN

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08 Aug 2024 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Sport Aberdeen is inviting tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services for its golf courses, outdoor sports facilities, and associated amenity areas in Aberdeen City. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 11th September 2024. The selected contractor will manage the maintenance of 4x 18-hole golf courses, 1x 9-hole golf course, bowling greens, grass football pitches, cricket pitches, and more. The contract, valued at £1,050,000 GBP, will commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2035, with potential extensions available for 2 additional periods of 5 years each.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those experienced in maintaining high-quality sports facilities. With a significant income generated from the golf courses, the successful bidder will play a pivotal role in supporting the non-profit activities of Sport Aberdeen. Ideal candidates would be those who can meet the organisational and membership criteria set by associations like the Grounds Management Association (GMA) or the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). Competitive businesses are encouraged to participate through the open procurement method, providing their submissions electronically.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for Golf Courses, Outdoor Sports Facilities and Associated Amenity Areas

Notice Description

Grounds maintenance services, including 4 x 18 hole golf courses, 1 x 9 hole, other outdoor sports facilities including bowling greens, frass football pitches, cricket pitches and associated amenity areas

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sport Aberdeen is seeking an experienced grounds maintenance contractor for its golf courses, other outdoor sports pitches and associated amenity areas for its venues that it manages on behalf of Aberdeen City Council. The quality of its golf courses in particular is a significant income generator for the company which help to subsidise its non-profit making parts of its business.

Renewal: 2 x 5 years extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04891a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025105-2024
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORT ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Jill Franks
Contact Email
jillfranks@frank-solutions.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224507728

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB23 8BL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Bridge of Don
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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