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Market engagement event Irrigation Maintenance at Regents and Richmond and other Royal Parks

THE ROYAL PARKS LTD

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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 11:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Parks Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is initiating a procurement process at the planning stage. The tender, titled "Market engagement event Irrigation Maintenance at Regents and Richmond and other Royal Parks," is classified under the industry category 'works' and encompasses various services related to irrigation equipment and maintenance. The key engagement event is scheduled for 24 July 2026, with an online meeting intended to gather best practices for sports pitches and irrigation systems. The planning phase of this process includes a contract period proposed from 31 October 2026 to 31 July 2030, covering multiple Royal Parks in the UK (region UKI) with milestones set for further developments.

This procurement process presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in irrigation systems and maintenance. Companies experienced in water conservation, turf management, and sports field maintenance would find this tender particularly relevant. By engaging with The Royal Parks Ltd, businesses can offer expertise in efficient irrigation practices and technological solutions like moisture sensors and sprinkler systems, potentially leading to collaboration on future maintenance contracts. This engagement offers companies the prospect to influence practice development and expand their portfolio within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market engagement event Irrigation Maintenance at Regents and Richmond and other Royal Parks

Notice Description

We are looking to the market to inform us about recommended best practice for Sports pitches and other irrigation systems. We will host this online team event at 14.00 for one-hour 24 July 2026 We intend to tender for the maintenance of our exiting system in Regents Park for annual maintenance and ad hoc maintenance for other sites at a later date. This is not a call to competition. Please note There is no intention for replacing the systems we currently use. We are interested in inspections and repair. However, are we would be interest in finding out more from suppliers about the following. Recommended best practice for sports pitches. *Irrigation controls *Moisture sensors *Sprinkler Performance *Uniformity of water Distribution Monitoring systems performance for *Water consumption (m3) *Irrigation run times. *Turf health and playing quality. *Maintenance costs We will be holding a team's event and if you are interest, please respond and provide an email address. We are also interested in knowing your companies approach to the following. Please send the attached spreadsheet back *Water reduction use *Improved turf health and recovers *Consistency of playing surface *Reduced disease pressure from overwatering. *Lower operating and maintenance costs. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Irrigation-equipment./52H6C6NNZR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/52H6C6NNZR

Planning Information

please see attachment this will be a team meeting for one hour provide an email address so an invite may be sent for Friday 24 July

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ceab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068171-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

43323000 - Irrigation equipment

45232120 - Irrigation works

45236110 - Flatwork for sports fields

45236119 - Repair work on sports fields

45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas

45242100 - Water-sports facilities construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 years
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
THE ROYAL PARKS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 2UH
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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