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Maintenance and management of Riverside Living Wall

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the "Maintenance and management of Riverside Living Wall". The project is located in Sunderland, specifically at the Riverside Car Park, and falls under the industry category of miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to VIRITOPIA LIMITED on 18th June 2025. The direct procurement method was used for this below-threshold contract, enabling a streamlined process without competition. The contract is active and will run until 17th June 2027, with a gross value of £103,521.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those skilled in managing living walls and urban greenery. It aligns well with small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like VIRITOPIA LIMITED, which have the agility and expertise to deliver consistent upkeep on such projects. Businesses with capabilities in innovative urban landscaping and eco-friendly maintenance solutions would find this type of tender particularly suitable, as it offers a chance to establish a foothold in public service contracts with local councils such as Sunderland City Council.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and management of Riverside Living Wall

Notice Description

To maintain and manage the living wall at Riverside car Park, monthly maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033469-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,268 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRITOPIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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