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NHSDG Estates & Property Grounds Maintenance Contract February 2025 - February 2028

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD

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Award

06 Nov 2025 at 11:19

Tender

05 Sep 2024 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Health Board is seeking to award a contract for NHSDG Estates & Property Grounds Maintenance from February 2025 to February 2028. This contract focuses on providing comprehensive grounds maintenance services across NHS Dumfries & Galloway's estate. The project is classified under grounds maintenance services, specifically categorized under CPV codes for similar works, and will be executed within Dumfries & Galloway. It is currently in the tender stage, utilising a restricted procedure procurement method with submissions closing on 10th October 2024. Prospective bidders should be prepared for a selective process, considering both quality at 40% and price at 60% as award criteria.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in grounds maintenance and upkeep. Businesses that have robust experience in landscaping, maintenance of green areas, and that fulfil qualifications including NPTC/LANTRA certifications are well-suited for this project. The contract value is estimated at £450,000 for the initial 36 months, with a potential 12-month extension, making this a lucrative opportunity for established service providers with the necessary credentials and capacity to handle large-scale maintenance projects. Companies capable of providing electronic submissions and adhering to specific performance terms outlined in the NEC4 Term Services Short Contract will find this contract aligns well with their operational strengths.

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Notice Title

NHSDG Estates & Property Grounds Maintenance Contract February 2025 - February 2028

Notice Description

The contract to be tendered by NHS Dumfries & Galloway (the "Authority) is for the direct provision of the estate wide grounds maintenance services. The works will be to the Estates open spaces, pathways, common grounds, shrub beds and wooded areas, mainly located within the boundaries of the Estates properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract to be tendered by NHS Dumfries & Galloway (the "Authority") is for the direct provision of Estate wide grounds maintenance services. NHSDG wish to appoint an experienced service provider to undertake grounds maintenance. The works will be to the Estates open spaces including grass cutting, pruning, maintenance of hedgerows, flowerbeds/borders and shrub bed areas, responsive tree works, leaf clearance etc to the NHSDG Estate throughout Dumfries & Galloway.

Renewal: The duration of the contract shall be 36 months with the option by NHSDG to extend for a further 12 months in 1 x 12 month interval

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04983f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071555-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Four years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nicoll.milne@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1387246246

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4AP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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