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250018 - Contract for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 17:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Sep 2025 at 17:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 12:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 11:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of grounds maintenance services, focusing on grass cutting, hedge clipping, shrub pruning, and various maintenance tasks across its premises in Belfast, UK. Classified under the grounds maintenance services industry, the contract was awarded following an open procedure, allowing fair competition among vendors. The procurement process reached the award stage with an active contract status, effective from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, with an option to extend for up to four additional years. The awarded supplier, Dalzell Landscape Company Ltd, secured this contract after standing out in a competitive field of three valid bids evaluated based on price and technical criteria.

This opportunity presents expansive avenues for businesses involved in landscaping and maintenance services to showcase their capabilities, particularly those focused on comprehensive service delivery and sustainable practices. Small to medium enterprises, as well as larger firms with a robust service infrastructure, are well-suited to engage in such tenders by demonstrating competitive pricing aligned with high technical standards. The contract’s potential for renewal and additional service options provides long-term growth opportunities, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to establish or expand their services within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250018 - Contract for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The University invites tenders from competent providers of Grounds Maintenance Services. The service will include grass cutting, hedge clipping, shrub pruning, trimming back ivy/ creepers, weed and moss control, and leaf and litter clearance across multiple areas including student and staff accommodation. The service will be carried out in a manner that is in accordance with good practice in the Grounds Maintenance Service Industry.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: 1 year with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months, subject to satisfactory annual review and at Queen's discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064381-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-06-27

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dalzell Landscape Company Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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