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2526-0297 Main Contractor for Rowstock Gardens Landscape Improvements

ISLINGTON

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20 Mar 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council has awarded a contract for landscaping improvements at Rowstock Gardens within the Camden Estate, London. Categorised under agricultural and horticultural services, the contract aims to enhance the estate's outdoor areas spanning an estimated 9,524m². The procurement process was completed under limited competition, with key dates including the award notice published on 20 March 2026, and contract commencement scheduled for 13 April 2026. The tender process involved a pre-selected group of contractors, with a submission deadline on 6 February 2026. Borras Construction Ltd, based in Herfordshire, emerged as the winning supplier for the landscaping project valued at £190,000.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for contractors specialising in landscaping and horticultural services. Firms with expertise in soft landscaping, play-area installations, and outdoor space enhancement would be well-suited to undertake projects similar to the Rowstock Gardens improvements. The procurement, valuing both quality and competitive pricing, provides small to medium enterprises an occasion to showcase their capabilities and contribute to community-enhancing projects. Contractors meeting these criteria can position themselves strategically for future tenders issued by public authorities like Islington Council.

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Notice Title

2526-0297 Main Contractor for Rowstock Gardens Landscape Improvements

Notice Description

You are invited by Islington Council (the "Authority") to quote for the above works. The information that you need to complete your quotation will be found in the Further Competition pack consisting of method statement questions (Further Competition Return), appendices, pricing schedule, terms and conditions, and specification/description that have been uploaded to the London Tenders Portal ("LTP"). The contract is to deliver landscaping works at the Rowstock Gardens / Camden Estate (a housing estate just off Camden Road). The estate has a large, shared outdoor space of c. 9,524m2. Although the existing gardens are large, they are underutilised. The Council wishes to create a more engaging and activated outdoor space for residents to enjoy. There will also be practical measures implemented, such as infilling the perimeter hedge to reduce the issue of non-residents jumping the fence. The contractor will deliver: * soft landscaping works/ planting, * installation of new play equipment with play-grade bark mulch underneath, * minor elements of hard landscaping (repairs to existing tarmac, installation of painted playground games on existing concrete paving) The agreement will run for a period of approx. 4 months. It is estimated that the contract will start in March 2026. The estimated total value of the works is PS190,000.00 however the council is confident we will receive bids under this value. This contract is being procured using the Quotations exercise. Under this procedure, a pre-selected group of contractors are invited to bid. The award criteria for the Contract will be 50% Price and 50% Quality (of which, 20% is Social Value). The end date for submissions is 6 February 2026 at 12pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06709a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025890-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BORRAS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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