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title: "UKRI-3815 Landscape and Grounds maintenance, reactive and remedial works at STFC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e05"
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# UKRI-3815 Landscape and Grounds maintenance, reactive and remedial works at STFC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e05

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract valued at £1,371,968 to Glendale Countryside Limited for landscape and grounds maintenance, including reactive and remedial works at the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) sites. The contract covers three locations: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, STFC Chilbolton Observatory in Chilbolton, and The Cosener’s House in Abingdon. This procurement, classified under the industry category of grounds maintenance services, followed an open procedure and commenced on 18th September 2024. The estimated value of the opportunity was up to £1,668,000 excluding VAT, and the work is spread over an estimated four-year term. The award criteria included both quality (75%) and cost (25%).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services. With a significant budget allocated over multiple years, this contract ensures steady, ongoing work and financial security for the chosen supplier. Firms with strong technical expertise and cost-effective solutions would find this contract particularly advantageous. The procurement process outlined a clear, structured engagement via the Delta eSourcing Portal, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all potential bidders. The detailed requirements and planned site tours highlighted the importance placed on understanding the working environment and thorough preparation, suitable for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, responsive maintenance services.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Landscape and Grounds Maintenance, reactive and remedial works at STFC. The site addressed for delivery of the goods and/or services are as follows: a.Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX b.STFC Chilbolton Observatory, Drove Road, Chilbolton, SO20 6BJ c.The Cosener's House, 15-16 Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD The estimated value of the opportunity is up to PS1,668,000.00 excluding VAT across a potential 4 year term Due to the size, UKRI-3815 Annex Folder will be sent to Suppliers separate via a link upon request. Suppliers are to submit their request for the UKRI-3815 Annex Folder, through the message centre on the Delta eSourcing Portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Landscape and Grounds Maintenance, reactive and remedial works at STFC. The site addressed for delivery of the goods and/or services are as follows: a.Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX b.STFC Chilbolton Observatory, Drove Road, Chilbolton, SO20 6BJ c.The Cosener's House, 15-16 Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD The estimated value of the opportunity is up to PS1,668,000.00 excluding VAT across a potential 4 year term, broken down approximately as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance: up to PS330,000 per year Reactive and Remedial Works: up to PS65,000 per year Estimate of PPM/reactive for new areas: PS12,000 per year. Projects works: up to PS10,000 per year Total spend: PS417,000 per year The full technical specification for this procurement can be found at Appendix A. It is essential that this Appendix is fully read, understood and assessed when considering this opportunity. Due to the size, UKRI-3815 Annex Folder will be sent to Suppliers separate via a link upon request. Suppliers are to submit their request for the UKRI-3815 Annex Folder, through the message centre on the Delta eSourcing Portal. Site Tour: UKRI STFC will be holding a site tour for this requirement. It is strongly recommended that potential suppliers attend the site tour at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in order to gain complete clarity of the requirements and environment you would be working in. Additional information: The Charges for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) are guaranteed; however, all other work is to be called off as and when required and is therefore not guaranteed.

Renewal: This contract is for 3 years, with an optional extension of one year starting from approximately 1st November 2024, and the agreement shall be in place until 31st October 2027 with an optional extension to 31st October 2028. A 1-month mobilisation period will take place for the Service Provider, which will commence 30th September 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031684-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,668,000 |
| Lots value | £1,668,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,371,968 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031684-2024
- 7 Jun 2024 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017706-2024
- 6 Jun 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017615-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=891029078
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CRT7VSX4XM
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Grounds-maintenance-services./CRT7VSX4XM
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Grounds-maintenance-services./CRT7VSX4XM
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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