--- title: "ID 5027710 - DoF - Collaborative Grounds Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0426c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0426c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0426c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0426c9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE" published: "2024-04-16" --- # ID 5027710 - DoF - Collaborative Grounds Maintenance Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0426c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0426c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0426c9.json) ## Summary The Department of Finance has completed the tendering process for a collaborative contract in the Grounds Maintenance Services category. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with contracts signed on 15th March 2024. This contract consists of three lots catering to different geographical areas, with a total value of £10,000,000. The tender was open for submission until 5th February 2024, and the bid opening took place on the same day. This tender presents lucrative business opportunities for firms specializing in grounds maintenance services. Companies interested in independent client management and handling of complaints should consider bidding as this contract offers three separate lots for different areas. The Department of Finance, acting as the buyer for this opportunity, has set quality and cost criteria for evaluation, providing a clear framework for suppliers. Additional options for contract extensions offer the potential for long-term business growth. ## Notice Construction and Procurement Delivery intends to establish a collaborative contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the participating bodies listed within the contract documents. Each Client using the Services under this Contract will do so independently, therefore the Contractor shall be responsible for managing each separate Client account, invoicing each Client and handling complaints directly with each Client. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of services, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The Contract will consist of three lots, two geographical lots and a third lot specific to National Museums Northern Ireland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Northern Area Construction and Procurement Delivery intends to establish a collaborative contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the participating bodies listed within the contract documents. Each Client using the Services under this Contract will do so independently, therefore the Contractor shall be responsible for managing each separate Client account, invoicing each Client and handling complaints directly with each Client. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of services, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The Contract will consist of three lots, two geographical lots and a third lot specific to National Museums Northern Ireland. Additional information: The values are estimates of the requirements and no level of business is guaranteed. Options: Options of 24 months and 12 months Renewal: Optional extension periods of 24 months and 12 months Lot 2 - Southern Area Construction and Procurement Delivery intends to establish a collaborative contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the participating bodies listed within the contract documents. Each Client using the Services under this Contract will do so independently, therefore the Contractor shall be responsible for managing each separate Client account, invoicing each Client and handling complaints directly with each Client. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of services, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The Contract will consist of three lots, two geographical lots and a third lot specific to National Museums Northern Ireland. Additional information: The values are estimates of the requirements and no level of business is guaranteed. Options: Options of 24 months and 12 months Renewal: Options of 24 months and 12 months Lot 3 - NMNI Construction and Procurement Delivery intends to establish a collaborative contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the participating bodies listed within the contract documents. Each Client using the Services under this Contract will do so independently, therefore the Contractor shall be responsible for managing each separate Client account, invoicing each Client and handling complaints directly with each Client. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of services, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The Contract will consist of three lots, two geographical lots and a third lot specific to National Museums Northern Ireland. Additional information: The values are estimates of the requirements and no level of business is guaranteed. Options: Options of 24 months and 12 months Renewal: Options of 24 months and 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012362-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 3-5 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £6,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT3 9ED | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Sydenham | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | LANDSCAPING CENTRE; R M GREENKEEPER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2024 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012362-2024 - 19 Dec 2023 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037260-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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