--- title: "For The Provision of Grounds Maintenance Equipment (Lease)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51eb5acc-c234-4a1d-8138-cd333ec3fa2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51eb5acc-c234-4a1d-8138-cd333ec3fa2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51eb5acc-c234-4a1d-8138-cd333ec3fa2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51eb5acc-c234-4a1d-8138-cd333ec3fa2a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED" published: "2022-01-31" --- # For The Provision of Grounds Maintenance Equipment (Lease) Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51eb5acc-c234-4a1d-8138-cd333ec3fa2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51eb5acc-c234-4a1d-8138-cd333ec3fa2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51eb5acc-c234-4a1d-8138-cd333ec3fa2a.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited, which is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Grounds Maintenance Equipment (Lease)" within the services industry, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set from 1st March 2022 to 29th February 2024. The open procurement method employed allows for broad participation, with a tender period that ended on 29th November 2021. The total contract value is £235,654 for the successful bidder. The equipment is required to support the maintenance of 1,000,000 m² of land and 12,176 properties throughout Rochdale, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and gardening equipment. Companies that provide reliable machinery and equipment can enhance their chances of success in this competitive bidding process. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as they may align well with the needs of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited, which seeks to streamline services and maintain high standards for community living. The focus on minimizing downtime indicates an ongoing demand for quality supplies and reliable service providers. ## Notice In 2015 RBH decided to bring the ground maintenance service in-house from Rochdale Council. Since then RBH have been reviewing the service that we provide and how we provide it. RBH renamed the service to Neighbourhood Environment Team and merged the grounds maintenance service and caretaking service into one service area. RBH currently maintain 1,000,000 m2 of land and have 12,176 properties throughout the Borough of Rochdale. RBH owned land and communal areas are maintained and cleaned over a two-week rolling period. Throughout the summer months RBH employ 53 operatives that is reduced to 45 during the winter period. As well as maintaining grassed areas and shrubs/bushes RBH are responsible for clearing all garage sites, pathways, play areas and drying areas and communal seating areas. Having reliable gardening equipment and as little downtime as possible is crucial for RBH in keeping our promise to our tenants of a better place to live and work in Rochdale ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7796373f-8719-441c-ae10-d326631849eb | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £235,654 | | 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 | ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED | | Locality | ROCHDALE | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL11 1RY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Rochdale | | Electoral ward | Milkstone & Deeplish | | Westminster constituency | Rochdale | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GIBSONS GARDEN MACHINERY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2022 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7796373f-8719-441c-ae10-d326631849eb - 29 Oct 2021 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/727a768a-7871-4279-b012-4a70ed37e50f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7796373f-8719-441c-ae10-d326631849eb 31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/727a768a-7871-4279-b012-4a70ed37e50f 29th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.the-chest.org.uk Please register your interest on the Chest Portal to access tender documentation ## Notice URLs - http://www.rbh.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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