Planning

APX038 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES

APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

Apex Housing Association has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "APX038 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services." This procurement focuses on services within the public authority sector, specifically under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The process involves maintaining landscaped and amenity areas across various residential schemes in Northern Ireland, aiming to uphold safe, clean, and attractive environments for residents. Interested suppliers must complete a questionnaire and submit their responses by 27th May 2026. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £420,000, is expected to be awarded by December 2026, with a commencement date set for April 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those experienced with residential environments under public sector agreements. Companies offering comprehensive landscaping and maintenance solutions stand to benefit from a potential collaboration with a reputable organisation such as Apex Housing Association. With the planned award date and substantial contract value, businesses skilled in delivering quality and cost-effective services within regulatory frameworks have a promising chance to leverage this project for business growth and enhanced market presence in the Northern Ireland area.

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Notice Title

APX038 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES

Notice Description

Apex Housing Association is considering procuring a new Grounds Maintenance contract covering a portfolio of residential schemes across Northern Ireland. The contract will involve the maintenance of landscaped areas, open spaces, and amenity areas within housing developments, with a focus on delivering safe, clean, and visually attractive environments for residents. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded by December 2026 with a contract start date of April 2027.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers should complete the questionnaire and submit responses via eTendersNI messaging or technical envelope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069771
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043814-2026
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
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY-LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT48 6HL
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
City Walls
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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