--- title: "Grounds maintenance - Portchester Crematorium" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d881d87e-22ce-4ae9-be18-5b77a6feb9a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d881d87e-22ce-4ae9-be18-5b77a6feb9a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d881d87e-22ce-4ae9-be18-5b77a6feb9a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d881d87e-22ce-4ae9-be18-5b77a6feb9a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-05" --- # Grounds maintenance - Portchester Crematorium Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d881d87e-22ce-4ae9-be18-5b77a6feb9a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d881d87e-22ce-4ae9-be18-5b77a6feb9a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d881d87e-22ce-4ae9-be18-5b77a6feb9a1.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking tenders for grounds maintenance services at Portchester Crematorium, located in Fareham, South East England. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline for interested parties set for 5 June 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 2 January 2018, running for an initial period of five years, extendable up to a total of ten years, with an estimated annual value of approximately £60,000. Key dates within the procurement process include the deadline for clarification requests set for 24 May 2017, and the results of the evaluation of submissions expected by 28 June 2017. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the landscaping and horticultural services sector to expand their operations, particularly those experienced in maintaining extensive outdoor environments. Companies specialising in grounds maintenance, gardening, and landscape architecture would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which emphasises high-quality service delivery across various landscaped areas, including lawns and flower beds. Engaging in this tender process could help businesses establish a long-term relationship with Portsmouth City Council and enhance 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 Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Grounds maintenance - Portchester Crematorium. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc5f2e8-4320-4814-a6a3-39e3cb5ef273 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 5 May 2017 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc5f2e8-4320-4814-a6a3-39e3cb5ef273 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc5f2e8-4320-4814-a6a3-39e3cb5ef273 5th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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