--- title: "TC677 - Etihad Campus Grounds Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ce29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ce29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ce29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ce29.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" 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-h6vhtk-02ce29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ce29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ce29.json) ## Summary The Manchester City Council is currently conducting a tendering process for the "TC677 - Etihad Campus Grounds Maintenance Contract." This procurement is categorised under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, with an estimated contract duration of two years, expected to commence in October or November 2021, and an option to extend for an additional two years. Interested suppliers must submit their electronic tender documents by 11 am on Tuesday, 31st August 2021, via the e-business portal known as The Chest. It is crucial for bidders to attend one of the open day campus tours scheduled for August 10th or August 17th to fully understand the requirements of the contract. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the landscaping and grounds maintenance sector, particularly those with experience in maintaining large-scale venues and public spaces. Companies that focus on environmental services and have a strong background in keeping recreational areas, parks, or sports facilities visually appealing will find this contract particularly relevant. Given the public service aspect of the contract, businesses that can contribute to social and environmental regeneration will be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. All submissions must be made in English and priced in pounds sterling, highlighting the importance of familiarity with local regulations and practices. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. Renewal: This contract will be for a two year period with an option to extend for a further two years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018107-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2021 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018107-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk - http://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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