This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 13:56

AwardUpdate

09 Jun 2026 at 15:27

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 15:17

Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority, has awarded a contract for landscape management services at the Science and Innovation Park, located in Swindon SN4 9LT. The procurement process, initiated as an open tender procedure in April 2026, reached completion with the award decision in July 2026. The contract, valued at £438,466 gross, was awarded to Blakedown Landscapes (SE) Limited, starting on 1st September 2026 and extending potentially until August 2031, inclusive of possible renewals. This opportunity fell under the industry category of 'services' with a focus on grounds maintenance, attracting a total of 10 bids during the competition phase.

This procurement initiative creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in grounds maintenance services. The contract provides a substantial financial incentive, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), evident by Blakedown Landscapes' participation and success. With a solid market presence and capabilities in landscape management, companies can benefit from long-term engagement opportunities, enhancing their portfolios and securing steady revenue streams. The open procedure and competitive bidding environment ensure transparency and encourage diverse participation from businesses across relevant sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Landscape Management at The Science and Innovation Park

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is looking for a reliable and compliant contractor for the provision of Landscape maintenance at the Science and Innovation Park, Swindon SN4 9LT. All new bidders who have not previously visited the site are required to attend a mandatory site visit on 13 April or 15 April. Please refer to the tender documents for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Agreement is intended to run for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 additional years at SMG's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066284-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£365,389 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£365,389 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE

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.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-067d47-2026-07-14T14:56:09+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-14T14:56:09+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-067d47",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDTR-3338-MNPG",
            "name": "Science Museum Group",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDTR-3338-MNPG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Science Museum",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW7 2DD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI33"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Catherine Mak",
                "email": "catherine.mak@sciencemuseum.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PNRL-4713-VTJZ",
            "name": "Blakedown Landscapes (SE) Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PNRL-4713-VTJZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Blakedown Landscapes, Halebourne Nurseries, Halebourne Lane, Chobham, Woking",
                "locality": "Surrey",
                "postalCode": "GU24 8SL",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ25"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Chris.wellbelove@blakedown.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PDTR-3338-MNPG",
        "name": "Science Museum Group"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "NCC4012M",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Landscape Management at The Science and Innovation Park",
        "description": "The Science Museum Group (SMG) is looking for a reliable and compliant contractor for the provision of Landscape maintenance at the Science and Innovation Park, Swindon SN4 9LT. All new bidders who have not previously visited the site are required to attend a mandatory site visit on 13 April or 15 April. Please refer to the tender documents for further details.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "77314000",
                        "description": "Grounds maintenance services"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 330000,
            "amount": 275000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-05-08T23:59:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-30T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-05-29T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 330000,
                    "amount": 275000,
                    "currency": "AED"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 30,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 70,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2031-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The Agreement is intended to run for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 additional years at SMG's sole discretion."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "L-1",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home"
            },
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "031603-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031603-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-04-07T16:08:45+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 10,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "finalStageBids",
                "value": 10,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
                "value": 6,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-06-09T00:00:00+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 438466,
                "amount": 365389,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PNRL-4713-VTJZ",
                    "name": "Blakedown Landscapes (SE) Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "77314000",
                            "description": "Grounds maintenance services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "standstillPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2026-06-19T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2031-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "The Agreement is intended to run for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 additional years at SMG's sole discretion."
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "054431-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054431-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-09T16:17:46+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "054441-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054441-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-09T16:27:31+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "assessmentSummariesDateSent": "2026-06-09T00:00:00+01:00",
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-06-19T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2031-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "The Agreement is intended to run for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 additional years at SMG's sole discretion."
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 438466,
                "amount": 365389,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "dateSigned": "2026-07-07T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "066284-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066284-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-14T14:56:09+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}