---
title: "PROVISION OF GRASS CUTTING SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047cb8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-20"
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# PROVISION OF GRASS CUTTING SERVICES

Buyer: ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047cb8

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## Summary

The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council recently concluded a procurement process for the "PROVISION OF GRASS CUTTING SERVICES" under the open procedure. This contract, classified under grounds maintenance services (CPV code 77314000), sought qualified providers to manage grass cutting across parks and open spaces in the Borough. The procurement, which progressed to the award stage on 20th September 2024, involved a competitive tender with four bidders, all SMEs. The awarded contract, valued at £650,000, was signed with McAuley Tree Surgery, a Belfast-based supplier. The initial tender stage commenced on 13th August 2024, with a submission deadline on the same date, emphasising the timeliness and efficiency desired by the Council.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance sector, particularly for SMEs looking to expand their service portfolios. Companies specialising in landscaping and routine park maintenance could find such contracts lucrative, offering stable revenue streams and long-term partnerships with local authorities. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, allowing smaller businesses to pitch their services based on quality and value. As evidenced by McAuley Tree Surgery's successful bid, businesses that demonstrate expertise in service delivery and competitive pricing are well-positioned to benefit from such public contracts.

## Notice

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council wishes to appoint suitably experienced grounds maintenance service providers for the provision of grass cutting services in parks and open spaces throughout the Borough

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council wishes to appoint suitably experienced grounds maintenance service providers for the provision of grass cutting services in parks and open spaces throughout the Borough.

Options: Option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, subject to performance and review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030212-2024 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £650,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ANTRIM |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT41 2UB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Springfarm |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCAULEY TREE SURGERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030212-2024
- 11 Jul 2024 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021301-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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