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title: "Grounds maintenance - Portchester Crematorium - AWARD"
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# Grounds maintenance - Portchester Crematorium - AWARD

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-368f62da-4b28-49f0-b3ba-c1587dbb0bb4

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council is seeking expressions of interest for the contract titled "Grounds maintenance - Portchester Crematorium - AWARD". This contract pertains to the provision of high-standard grounds maintenance services at the extensively landscaped Portchester Crematorium, located in Fareham, within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract officially commencing on 2 January 2018 and running for an initial term of five years, extendable to a maximum of ten years based on performance. Key dates include the submission deadline for the tender on 11 August 2017, and the contract award date of 29 September 2017. The estimated annual value of the contract is approximately £60,000, following a restricted procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural and grounds maintenance services. Companies with experience in maintaining landscaped environments, including lawns, flower beds, hedges, and additional features such as ponds and rockeries, would find this opportunity particularly relevant. As the contract spans up to ten years, it offers a stable income source for larger providers, such as Brighstone Landscaping Ltd, or smaller, qualified companies aiming to establish a long-term relationship with a local council. This contract is advantageous for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for this project. The scope of which will comprise of but may not be limited to delivering high standard grounds maintenance services at Portchester Crematorium, Fareham. The grounds are extensively landscaped and typical areas of maintenance include extensive lawns and flower, shrub, rose and heather beds. Hedges, ponds, rockery, bulb borders and internal display are also included. The contract will commence on 2 January 2018 and will run for an initial base term of 5 years extendable in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties, to a maximum total term of 10 years. The estimated value of the contract is approx. ?60k per annum. Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable. This is intended as a guide and, whilst the Authority does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time. SSQ Published 28.04.2017 Deadline for requests for clarification 24.05.2017 (23:59) SSQ submission deadline 05.06.2017 (14:00) Results of evaluation of SSQs issued 28.06.2017 Invitation to tender issued 03.07.2017 Deadline for requests for clarification 01.08.2017 (23:59) Tender return deadline 11.08.2017 (14:00) Contract award 29.09.2017 Contract Commencement 02.01.2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926e230b-9f3f-4d03-9ef8-905498337cca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 1 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHSTONE LANDSCAPING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2017 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926e230b-9f3f-4d03-9ef8-905498337cca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926e230b-9f3f-4d03-9ef8-905498337cca
  18th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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