Tender

Grounds and Gardening annual maintenance

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Planning

08 Dec 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is initiating a tender for the grounds and gardening annual maintenance at Maidstone Hospital and nearby offsite buildings. This service procurement process, following a competitive procedure with negotiation, is managed through electronic and written submissions. Interested businesses must express interest via the Atamis portal by 5th January 2026, as the tendering period concludes on this date. The project, classified under 'landscape gardening services', will commence on 1st April 2026 and run through to 31st March 2029. The location for the delivery of services is in the region of Maidstone, UKJ45, and the contract's legal basis aligns with EU directive 32014L0024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in landscape and maintenance services to establish or expand their presence within the public healthcare sector. Companies capable of providing comprehensive landscape gardening services will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract's nature encourages growth opportunities through long-term engagement with the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Businesses offering competitive pricing and possessing the ability to maintain a clean and green hospital environment should consider participating in this competitive tender.

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Notice Title

Grounds and Gardening annual maintenance

Notice Description

annual maintenance of all landscaped, lawn, and open ground areas within the hospital premises and Offsite buildings. To ensure a clean, green and healthy environment

Lot Information

Lot 1

You will need to express an interest on the Atamis portal.

Please note the URL for the supplier portal is as follows:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/

You will need to register via this and then you will be able to express your interest on the project. Additional information: You will need to express an interest on the Atamis portal.

Please note the URL for the supplier portal is as follows:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/

You will need to register via this and then you will be able to express your interest on the project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f08a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080509-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Stevens
Contact Email
sarahstevens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ45 Mid Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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