Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

BSS25004 - Grounds Maintenance Framework

Barcud Shared Services

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 12:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 09:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

29 Dec 2025 at 15:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barcud Shared Services in Cardiff is undertaking a procurement process titled "BSS25004 - Grounds Maintenance Framework," centred on works within the construction industry. This initiative is aimed at regions across the United Kingdom, marked under CPV classification 45000000 for construction work. Comprised of nine lots covering tasks such as grounds maintenance, landscaping, tree works, invasive species management, and several others, the process is currently at the award stage with contracts for each lot ready to commence from 22 April 2026 and lasting potentially until 2034. The open procedure method has overseen this framework agreement, which permits unlimited bidding per contractor, with the next important milestone being the scheduled future signature date on 22 April 2026.

This framework offers substantial business growth opportunities, specifically targeting SMEs equipped for tree work, landscaping, environmental services, and concurrent construction tasks. Companies like BLAKEDOWN Landscapes (SE) Limited and Barry Jarman Landscaping highlight the diversity and scale of businesses suited to engage with these opportunities. The procurement method allows for wide participation, fostering competitive diversity across sectors such as grounds maintenance, environmental cleansing, and waste management. With budgets exceeding £3,300,000 per lot, there is significant potential for local companies to scale operations and engage in long-term contracts under the framework's renewal capabilities. Businesses equipped to manage multiple lots simultaneously will find the open framework scheme favourable, enhancing their prospects for growth and establishment within the public sector landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

BSS25004 - Grounds Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

Award of the BSS Grounds Maintenance Framework

Lot Information

LOT 1

Lot 1 - Grounds Maintenance

LOT 2

Lot 2 - Landscaping Works

Lot 2A

Lot 2A - Landscaping Works (Reinstatement / Minor Works)

LOT 3

Lot 3 - Tree Works & Surveys

LOT 4

Lot 4 - Invasive Species Management

LOT 5

Lot 5 - Drainage & Culverts

LOT 6

Lot 6 - Environmental Cleansing & Waste Services

LOT 7

Lot 7 - Adverse Weather Services

LOT 9

Lot 9 - Biodiversity & ESG Enhancements

LOT 8

Lot 8 - Playground & External Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fdd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036051-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

24 - Chemical products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

24451000 - Pesticides

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

45000000 - Construction work

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

77100000 - Agricultural services

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£27,777,780 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£2,777,777 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Barcud Shared Services
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 2SA
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Splott
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
42
Supplier Names

ANT WALLACE TREE SERVICES LTD

Ambler-Lewis Tree Specialists Ltd / STEVE AMBLER & SONS

Arbo Cuts

BEACONS TREE SERVICES LTD

BLAKEDOWN Landscapes (SE) Limited

Barry Jarman Landscaping

CME Construction Ltd

COOMBS CONTRACTORS LTD

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITED

CRYNANT PLANT AND CONSTRUCTION LTD

Cardo (Wales & West) Limited

D & M BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED

DAILY DRAINS LTD

DRAINFORCE LIMITED

ENVIROWORXWALES LIMITED

Ebsford Environmental Ltd

GREENSPACE SOS CIC

HEDLYN BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED

HORIZON CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

INVASIVE WEED MANAGEMENT LTD

J S LEE (SERVICES) LTD

JET ROD (SW) LTD

JPC LANDSCAPES LTD

Josh Templar Garden Services

Keep Wales Tidy

LANES GROUP LIMITED

N&B CONSTRUCTION LTD

ONSITE CENTRAL LIMITED

OREN CONSTRUCTION LTD

PRICE FENCING & LANDSCAPING LIMITED

PROPERTY BUILDING MAINTENANCE (WALES) LIMITED

Pitchford Tree Services

RNF SERVICES LIMITED

RYAN JONES BUILDING CONTRACTOR LIMITED

Riverside Garden Services

South Wales Tree Services Ltd

TAYLOR LANDSCAPES & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITED

TIRWEDD SUSTAINABLE GARDEN AND TREE SERVICES LLP

TR33 LIMITED

VALLEYS WASTE SERVICES LTD

WALES ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED

Y W K SERVICES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...