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Landscape & Grounds Maintenance

AVON FIRE AUTHORITY

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15 May 2026 at 06:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Avon Fire Authority, located in Portishead, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for "Landscape & Grounds Maintenance" services. The tender, identified by AFRS11-2025-22, falls under the 'services' industry category and involves maintaining the landscape and grounds across their estate. The procurement process employed a limited competition method, considered below threshold, and was closed with an award on 15 May 2026. The contract was signed on 5 May 2026 and spans from this date until 30 April 2029, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. This contract aims to enhance green spaces and biodiversity, while utilising environmentally sustainable practices.

This procurement provides notable opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural, horticultural, and environmental services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Given the focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, companies with expertise in eco-friendly landscape management and emissions reduction would find this contract beneficial. The successful bidder, Landscape Services (South West) Ltd, exemplifies the type of business suitable for these services, with their small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) status and current involvement in similar sectors. The contract's scope, including the potential for renewal, offers an attractive opportunity for growth in the public sector services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Landscape & Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Avon & Rescue Service (AFRS) (The Contracting Authority) has identified a need for Contractor to manage Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Services across the estate. The Authority seeks to appoint a contractor who will provide a high quality, cost effective, efficient, professional service, complying with all legal requirements, whilst operating in an environmentally conscious manner. The overall objectives of this contract are: * Protect and enhance the green space and biodiversity on our estate * Use water and energy saving practices * Minimise greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions * Minimise waste * To use no chemicals and use products based on renewable raw materials

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069993
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044721-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

77100000 - Agricultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AVON FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANDSCAPE SERVICES (SOUTH WEST

Further Information

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