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title: "GMC Routine / Vegetation Maintenance Programme 25 to 26"
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# GMC Routine / Vegetation Maintenance Programme 25 to 26

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4044ff7b-aaa7-4cd7-a4c9-ee41546a3afc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GMC Routine / Vegetation Maintenance Programme 25 to 26" is managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), headquartered in Warrington, United Kingdom. This contract focuses on flood-defences maintenance works within the North West region, including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire. The procurement process, which was initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage with a supplier agreement confirmed with Groundwork Greater Manchester. The contract period spans from 28th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award date officially published on 14th May 2025. The process utilised a selective procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 17th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, seeking to participate in infrastructure and maintenance projects. The scale and nature of the work, centred around environmental and flood defence maintenance, align with the capabilities of businesses specialising in groundwork and civil engineering. With a contract value of £159,538.55, this programme not only offers financial growth but also the potential for strategic partnerships and reputational enhancement within the public sector domain. Businesses with a focus on regional infrastructure projects would find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Merseyside and Cheshire Routine / Vegetation Maintenance Programme 25 to 26 - Environment Agency Flood Defence Maintenance - Groundwork

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2615abb8-8fd3-49e2-b709-cf50939e9967 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,538 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,538 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA4 1HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Latchford East |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDWORK GREATER MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2615abb8-8fd3-49e2-b709-cf50939e9967
- 13 May 2025 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aaa5c82-1b9d-49b0-9daf-ec0d89bba1d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2615abb8-8fd3-49e2-b709-cf50939e9967
  14th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aaa5c82-1b9d-49b0-9daf-ec0d89bba1d4
  13th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e14ed719-b32e-4062-8f54-55dd9bd1cca8
  C28551 Lot 3 AOMR-TSC GMC Groundwork 2025-26 v1.0 FINAL SIGNED REDACTED (1)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4c440a2-9e7e-49ed-8eb3-0b832e2e1941
  C28551 Lot 3 AOMR-TSC GMC Groundwork 2025-26 v1.0 FINAL SIGNED REDACTED (1)

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