Planning

Preliminary Market Consultation Management and Maintenance of Manor Fields Park

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 12:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 11:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is overseeing the procurement process for the management and maintenance of Manor Fields Park, situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The project falls under the parks maintenance services category, providing opportunities in landscaping and tree-maintenance services. The current stage is the planning phase, with a preliminary market consultation to be held. Noteworthy dates include the scheduled soft market test due by 13th April 2026. The procurement method involves a tender process governed by the legal basis set forth in the UK's 2023 legislation. Businesses should note the future notice date on 1st October 2026, indicating further updates to the tender.

This tender presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in landscape management and park equipment supply. Companies with expertise in parks maintenance, lawn and sports-ground equipment, grounds-maintenance machinery, and green area services are well-suited to participate. Specifically, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, aligning with the Council's goal to find a capable service provider to take over the park's management from April 2027. The strategic location within the UKE32 region of Sheffield offers a competitive edge for local businesses aiming to expand their portfolio and tap into public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Consultation Management and Maintenance of Manor Fields Park

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council (SCC) is conducting this preliminary market consultation to understand the supply market's ability to manage and maintain Manor Fields Park in Sheffield.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103459&TID=100108653&B= This is a soft market test and if the tender goes ahead, we would anticipate that the service provider will take over the Management of the site from 2027, exact timescales would be agreed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021288-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

16311100 - Lawn, park or sports-ground mowers

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 2 Apr 2027 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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