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title: "Tender for Grounds Maintenance Contract"
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buyer: "ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-08-25"
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# Tender for Grounds Maintenance Contract

Buyer: ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c1f1c3b-6af0-41da-8f55-1e5a1e75ac97

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## Summary

The Royal Agricultural University is currently seeking bids for a Grounds Maintenance Contract, valued at £120,000. This tender, classified under grounds maintenance services, includes tasks such as grass cutting, weed treatment, litter picking, and sports markings, among others. The tender period concludes on 30 September 2021, and the contract itself will commence on 1 December 2021, lasting until 1 December 2024. Interested parties can apply through the eProcurement portal linked in the tender notice.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and related services to expand their business. Companies with expertise in horticulture, landscape management, and outdoor facility maintenance would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender process could lead to long-term collaboration with a prominent educational institution and enhance visibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

A tender for the ground maintenance contract at the Royal Agricultural University. Covers the following areas: 1. Grass cutting 2. Borders 3. Weed treatment 4. Hedge cutting 5. Litter picking 6. Leaf clearance 7. Trees, headlands 8. Sports markings 9. Snow & ice clearance 10. Bat & bird boxes 11. Ad-hoc tasks If you would like to apply, please find attached a link to our eProcurement portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rau

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebd8fe9-0535-4c18-9ef0-fefb75308c7b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Tender for ground maintenance |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CIRENCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL7 6JS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cotswold |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebd8fe9-0535-4c18-9ef0-fefb75308c7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebd8fe9-0535-4c18-9ef0-fefb75308c7b
  25th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rau

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