--- title: "250018 - Contract for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0554f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0554f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0554f9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST" published: "2025-10-10" --- # 250018 - Contract for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0554f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0554f9.json) ## Summary Queen's University Belfast has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of grounds maintenance services, focusing on grass cutting, hedge clipping, shrub pruning, and various maintenance tasks across its premises in Belfast, UK. Classified under the grounds maintenance services industry, the contract was awarded following an open procedure, allowing fair competition among vendors. The procurement process reached the award stage with an active contract status, effective from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, with an option to extend for up to four additional years. The awarded supplier, Dalzell Landscape Company Ltd, secured this contract after standing out in a competitive field of three valid bids evaluated based on price and technical criteria. This opportunity presents expansive avenues for businesses involved in landscaping and maintenance services to showcase their capabilities, particularly those focused on comprehensive service delivery and sustainable practices. Small to medium enterprises, as well as larger firms with a robust service infrastructure, are well-suited to engage in such tenders by demonstrating competitive pricing aligned with high technical standards. The contract’s potential for renewal and additional service options provides long-term growth opportunities, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to establish or expand their services within the public sector landscape. ## Notice The University invites tenders from competent providers of Grounds Maintenance Services. The service will include grass cutting, hedge clipping, shrub pruning, trimming back ivy/ creepers, weed and moss control, and leaf and litter clearance across multiple areas including student and staff accommodation. The service will be carried out in a manner that is in accordance with good practice in the Grounds Maintenance Service Industry. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: 1 year with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months, subject to satisfactory annual review and at Queen's discretion ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064381-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | 2030-06-27 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | Awards value | £250,000 | | Contracts value | £250,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT7 1NN | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DALZELL LANDSCAPE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2025 at 16:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064381-2025 - 17 Sep 2025 at 16:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057500-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 11:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035728-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 10:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035721-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064381-2025 10th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057500-2025 17th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035728-2025 27th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035721-2025 27th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home Suppliers wishes to expressed an interest in this tender must register on the In-Tend portal and download the documents from the web address ## Notice URLs - http://www.qub.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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