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title: "Winter Maintenance & Gritting"
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# Winter Maintenance & Gritting

Buyer: NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL N H S TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f431805-4881-4ceb-8ed1-9b2a270f8127

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## Summary

The Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is conducting a tender for "Winter Maintenance & Gritting" services, aiming to ensure proper winter maintenance at both Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital, including surrounding areas such as Nene Park and Robinson Way. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically grounds maintenance services (CPV code: 77314000). Interested parties must submit their expressions by 5th November 2018, with the next stage of information expected to be released in the week commencing 12th November 2018. The contract, valued between £300,000 and £700,000, will have a duration of three years starting from June 1, 2019.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the facilities management and maintenance sectors, particularly those specialising in winter services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive gritting, snow clearance, and grounds maintenance services are encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, enabling them to expand their portfolio and collaborate with a key public health institution.

## Notice

Winter Maintenance to be carried out on all Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital sites, including satellite areas i.e. Nene Park & Robinson Way. This includes gritting and treatment of decking on both main hospital sites. we are inviting expressions of interest and would ask any parties interested to express their interest on the Trusts e-tendering portal at www.supplying2nhs.org noting that if you have not already registered on this system you will need to undertake that first and then express your interest. An overview of the service is attached in draft format, but we are not expecting any major changes prior to the next stage, which will be shortlisting or the 'Invitation to Tender', dependent on interest. Please note, this is only the expression of interest stage, so please register, download the draft specification (plus the two hospitals site plans) and lodge your interest if you feel you can fulfill the Trust requirements, no other information will be released until the closure of the EOI stage, which will be 5th November 2018. It is likely that the next stage of information will be released w/c 12th November 2018. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me directly. Many Thanks Daryl Read MCIPS Category Manager - Non Clinical Products & Services Additional information: Please note this contract carries a 3 year term length. We will also name our other STP partner within the OJEU notice (Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust), but at this stage the tender will only be based on the Northampton and Kettering Hospital sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a407d6-60ed-4e8a-87a3-7c329ea94d8e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL N H S TRUST |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Delapre and Rushmere |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2018 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a407d6-60ed-4e8a-87a3-7c329ea94d8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a407d6-60ed-4e8a-87a3-7c329ea94d8e
  3rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5357fef0-1c5f-456e-bb35-eb08d6e9a160
  Draft Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/790b21bf-a84b-4a6a-8a17-5cf5e773e200
  Expression of Interest Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4161c44-e248-4a62-b6db-2b752b6c4acf
  NGH Site Plan 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9528c627-9082-4636-a9d0-47e2911c6fca
  NGH Site Plan 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4eda1a5c-a494-46ac-bb01-906625a3b01f
  KGH Site Plan 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09cf7c98-cb81-4c30-b139-3ffe6e7e486f
  KGH Site Plan 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/559b290d-f6e9-4bd0-ab66-facb93691ffa
  KGH Site Plan 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2cccbda-a83d-4225-aae8-a2825ca43fce
  KGH Site Plan 4

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