--- title: "TC677 - Etihad Campus Grounds Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e73d51a-7f5c-4b7d-98c4-b55e0459d163" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e73d51a-7f5c-4b7d-98c4-b55e0459d163" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e73d51a-7f5c-4b7d-98c4-b55e0459d163.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e73d51a-7f5c-4b7d-98c4-b55e0459d163.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-29" --- # TC677 - Etihad Campus Grounds Maintenance Contract Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e73d51a-7f5c-4b7d-98c4-b55e0459d163 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e73d51a-7f5c-4b7d-98c4-b55e0459d163) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e73d51a-7f5c-4b7d-98c4-b55e0459d163.json) ## Summary The Manchester City Council is seeking tenders for the "TC677 - Etihad Campus Grounds Maintenance Contract", aimed at maintaining and enhancing the visual appeal of the Etihad Campus and its associated areas. This opportunity falls under the services category within the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services industry. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 31st August 2021. The contract is valued at £104,000, with the service contract expected to commence on 4th October 2021 and run until 3rd October 2023. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in an open day and campus tour on either 10th or 17th August to fully understand the project's requirements before submitting their proposals. This grounds maintenance contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in horticultural services, landscaping, and facilities management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to bid for this project, as the procurement details indicate a consideration for their involvement. Success in this contract could contribute to enhancing a company's visibility and reputation within the public sector, providing a platform for future contracts in the public realm, especially for those experienced in managing high-profile environments during major events such as sports matches. ## Notice The Etihad Campus and associated areas are continually maintained to a high standard, the core part of this contract is to maintain and improve the visual attractiveness of the four areas of the campus. A high standard includes the consistent upkeep of all grassed areas, including verges, bedding displays, gardens and horticultural features, herbaceous borders, shrubbery, hedges, and trees, and includes an annual weed treatment program across all four areas. Maintaining these standards will ensure a pleasant environment for stakeholders and visitors alike, ensuring a pleasant, safe, clean, green campus. The grounds maintenance contract is proactively managed around all major events, including football matches. Grass cutting & maintenance of grassed areas The following grass measurements may be used as a guide: The measurement of grassed areas across the Etihad Campus site including the tennis centre and athletics arena is 41,095 M2. The National Cycling Centre grassed area is 13,256 M2. The measurement of grassed areas across the Beswick Hub is 17,432 M2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note:Potential contractors are strongly advised to attend an open day and campus tour, tours will take place at 10.00 am on Tuesday 10th or Tuesday 17th August (you only need to attend on one of these dates and a maximum of three people per company will be allowed to attend). These tours are to make sure that contractors have a clear understanding of the requirements for the campus before they submit their tender. Further visits to the campus can be arranged, only by appointment. Please note that any questions relating to the contract should be submitted via CHEST after the visit. Can bidders please advise via the Chest Portal on messages which would be they preferred date and procurement will confirm availability. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8210edb1-360e-467b-ba85-7b0864b064e2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £104,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2021 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8210edb1-360e-467b-ba85-7b0864b064e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8210edb1-360e-467b-ba85-7b0864b064e2 29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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