Tender

TEN597 - Contract for Grounds Maintenance

CLANMIL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Clanmil Housing Association Limited is currently in the tender stage of a contract process for grounds maintenance services, designated as "TEN597 - Contract for Grounds Maintenance". The procurement targets areas within Northern Ireland, including Belfast and parts of Mid Ulster, among others. Scheduled key dates include the enquiry period closing on 2nd January 2026, tender submissions concluding on 12th January 2026, and the award of the contract anticipated by 28th January 2026. This open procedure tender invites electronic submissions and is valued at £1.8 million gross with a focus on services above the procurement threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in grounds maintenance services, especially those categorised as small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With three distinct lots covering various geographic locations, the contract allows companies to bid for up to two lots, providing flexibility in tender participation. The procurement process prioritises price, quality, and social value, making it ideal for businesses aiming to demonstrate both service proficiency and community-centred practices. Prospective suppliers should be prepared to start contractual obligations from 1st March 2026 for a term lasting until 2028, with potential extensions further fostering sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TEN597 - Contract for Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Clanmil Housing Association wishes to invite tender returns for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mid and East Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Belfast (North). Please refer to the ITT Documentation

Renewal: 2 years, with options to extend by up to a further 36 Months.

Lot 2

Mid Ulster, Fermanagh and Omagh, Derry City & Strabane, Causeway Coast & Glens. Please refer to the ITT documentation

Renewal: 2 years, with options to extend by up to a further 36 Months.

Lot 3

Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon, Lisburn & Castlereagh, Ards & North Down, Newry and Mourne, Belfast (South) Please refer to the ITT documentation

Renewal: 2 years, with options to extend by up to a further 36 Months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eed5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079771-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 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
CLANMIL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@clanmil.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2DX
Post Town
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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