---
title: "Grounds Maintenance 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051411"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Grounds Maintenance 2026

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051411

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton has completed the procurement process for the "Grounds Maintenance 2026" project. This procurement involves the provision of grounds maintenance services within parks, open spaces, highways, sports, play areas, and cemeteries. Conducted through an open procedure, this contract has been awarded to Glendale Countryside Limited. The tender process reached the award stage on 13th January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 2nd November 2026 to 1st November 2033. The services fall under the industry category of grounds maintenance services, with a focus on the region London Borough of Merton and a total contract value of £44,426,200.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale service providers within the grounds maintenance sector. Companies capable of delivering intricate services such as park maintenance, sports provision, cemetery management, and high horticultural standards will find this to be an attractive contract. The nature of services required also suggests that businesses with strong operational frameworks for handling extensive maintenance across diverse environments would be well-suited to such contracts. This procurement aligns closely with opportunities to engage in long-term government projects with substantial financial rewards, making it beneficial for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public service contracts.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is undertaking a procurement exercise for the provision of grounds maintenance within parks, open spaces and highways, including sports, play areas and cemeteries.

### Planning Information

The London Borough of Merton (“the Authority”) is considering to undertaking a procurement exercise for the provision of grounds maintenance within parks, open spaces and highways, including sports, play areas and cemeteries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002661-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000,000 |
| Awards value | £44,426,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |

## 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

- 13 Jan 2026 at 13:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002661-2026
- 27 Aug 2025 at 12:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051585-2025
- 19 Aug 2025 at 14:49 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049911-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 12:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021736-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 10:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021620-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002661-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051585-2025
  27th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049911-2025
  19th August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021736-2025
  15th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021620-2025
  15th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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