Tender

Grounds Maintenance for The Pirbright Institute and Housing

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 15:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute, located in Woking, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for a comprehensive grounds maintenance service for its site and associated housing. This procurement, tagged in the services category, is valued at GBP 312,000 gross and follows an open procedure. The tender process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 26 February 2026 at 12:00 GMT. Interested parties may seek clarification until 13 February 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 30 March 2029, with a potential extension of one additional year.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those with the capability to offer regular, scheduled services and a dedicated team. Companies that can balance competitive pricing with technical quality, as the award criteria focus equally on both price and quality-technical aspects, are likely to have an advantageous position in the bidding process. The successful bidder will undertake services across communal grounds and residential areas, demanding flexibility and consistent service delivery, ideal for firms with a robust operational infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance for The Pirbright Institute and Housing

Notice Description

The contract is for a single supplier to provide a comprehensive grounds maintenance service to The Pirbright Institute site and associated housing. Expected schedule of visits: 2 visits per week: April to November (2 operatives for 2 full days on site) 1 visit per week: December to March (2 operatives for 1 full day on site day) Areas to be serviced: Main Site Communal Grounds. Pirbright Institute Housing: Estate comprises of 48 houses Suggested schedule of visits for the Institute Housing Estate 1 visit per week: April to September (2 operatives) 1 visit per 2 weeks: October to March (2 operatives) A dedicated team is requested with the usual exceptions (holidays/training/illness). Successful Agenda screening is mandatory for the team. We will need to be advised in advance of team changes for Gatehouse booking.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007202-2026
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
Not specified
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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 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
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.department@pirbright.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU24 0NF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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