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NIPB- 6422854 - Grounds Maintenance Services - PSNI Estate - C000865BS

NORTHERN IRELAND POLICING BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Policing Board is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services across the PSNI Estate, with the project titled "NIPB- 6422854 - Grounds Maintenance Services – PSNI Estate - C000865BS". The procurement is being managed by Construction and Procurement Delivery on behalf of the Policing Board. Located in Belfast, this tender falls under the services category, specifically for grounds maintenance, and includes tasks such as grass and tree maintenance, hedge trimming, and winter gritting for approximately 150 sites. Using a selective procurement method under competitive flexible procedures, the current procurement stage is a tender update, with key deadlines such as the expression of interest deadline set on 24th March 2026 and the award period concluding by 10th April 2026. The total value of the contract is estimated at £6,840,000, with the contract period starting on 10th April 2026 and potentially extending to 2033 if renewal options are exercised.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the landscaping and facility maintenance sectors to expand their operations and secure a substantial contract. Companies experienced in comprehensive grounds maintenance, and those with expertise in seasonal services such as winter gritting, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The opportunity involves long-term engagement with the potential for contract renewal, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to establish a steady revenue stream through public sector contracts. The Northern Ireland Policing Board’s competitive flexible procedure invites diverse vendors to demonstrate their quality and value offerings, providing a competitive edge for businesses with robust delivery capabilities and competitive pricing strategies.

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Notice Title

NIPB- 6422854 - Grounds Maintenance Services - PSNI Estate - C000865BS

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services throughout the PSNI Estate. The Supplier will be responsible for the provision of the following: The scope of the works for Grounds Maintenance for the PSNI Estate will encompass, but is not be limited to; maintenance of grassed areas/young trees and planted trees, hedge trimming, maintenance to road and pathway gratings, leaf clearance, site cleaning and moss clearance, hedge cutting and weed control, maintaining perimeters and winter gritting services for approximately 150 sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x two year extensions which may be exercised at the Contracting Authority's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065adf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016530-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 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
NORTHERN IRELAND POLICING BOARD
Additional Buyers

CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT DELIVERY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3BG
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

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