Award

MRC LMB External Grounds Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 13:05

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated an open tender process for the provision of landscaping services, specifically grounds maintenance services, with an estimated value of £200,000. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 77314000 and falls within the services category. The contract will be implemented in Cambridgeshire, and interested parties have until 14:00 on 28 March 2025 to submit their bids. The initial contract will span three years, with potential extensions allowing for a total duration of five years. This procurement is intended to support the grounds maintenance needs of UKRI, with the service period beginning on the contract award date fixed on the same day as the bid submission deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for economic operators, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their service offerings in the landscaping and grounds maintenance sector. Businesses capable of providing quality control, health and safety measures, and environmental sustainability practices will be well-suited to compete, as these are key award criteria. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of potential bidders to participate and compete on a level playing field. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a major public sector entity, fostering growth and stability.

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Notice Title

MRC LMB External Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Supply of external grounds and landscaping services

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI requires a contract for the supply of grounds maintenance and landscaping services, to include winter gritting and snow clearance.

Options: The initial contract duration is 3 years. The total Contract duration shall be for a period of 5 years with optional extensions of two years in a single year increments from the commencement of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049156-2025
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£183,757 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement Manager MRC LMB, Procurement Manger LMB
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000, +44 7593602434

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLSTREAM ESTATE SERVICES

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