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title: "ID 6120389 - DfC - Grounds Maintenance - Poleglass"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e66"
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# ID 6120389 - DfC - Grounds Maintenance - Poleglass

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e66

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## Summary

The Department for Communities (DfC) in Belfast is seeking a new contract for grounds maintenance services in the Poleglass area. Known as "ID 6120389 - DfC - Grounds Maintenance - Poleglass," this contract aims to tackle socio-economic challenges by maintaining approximately 70 acres of land to the highest standards. This open procurement process follows an open procedure method and is covered by the GPA. The new contract is slated to begin on 1st February 2026, lasting three years with an optional one-year extension, while the current contract with The Conservation Volunteers expires on 31st January 2026. This project is critical for sustainable community development and adheres to all relevant government legislation and regulations in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specializing in horticultural services, grounds maintenance, and other green area management services. Firms that excel in sustainable practices and are committed to reducing deprivation and anti-social activities will find this contract appealing. Additionally, the tender is structured to welcome SMEs and VCSEs, providing a competitive landscape for organisations aiming to contribute positively to community infrastructure. Successful participation could bolster a company's presence in public sector projects and expand its operational footprint within Northern Ireland, supplying crucial maintenance services for disadvantaged areas. Businesses that keep up with legal standards and best practices in grounds-maintenance are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Belfast Regeneration Directorate (BRD), within the Department for Communities (DfC) is responsible for tackling deprivation and disadvantage in a way which is inclusive and responsive to community needs and its aim is to create sustainable communities. DfC currently owns approximately 70 acres of land in Poleglass which was surplus to requirements following the Poleglass housing development scheme in the 1980s. There are almost 2,000 houses in Poleglass and the level of private ownership is very low. Poleglass lies within the Colin Neighbourhood Area of West Belfast and is within 10% of the most disadvantaged wards in Northern Ireland. The area suffers from a wide range of socio-economic problems and a lack of community infrastructure which has contributed to a varied range of anti-social activity involving misuse of DfC land. To ensure that the Department for Communities (DfC) land at Poleglass is maintained effectively and to the highest standard and to demonstrate best practice in meeting all Government legislation, health and safety and sustainable practices, DfC currently have a contract with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) for the provision of a Grounds Maintenance Service. This contract will expire on 31 Jan 2026 and the Dept. is seeking to tender for a new contract from 01 Feb 2026 for a period of 3 years with optional extension of 1 year. DfC reserves the right to review its operational responsibilities as changes to the area arise. The Contractor shall be fully consulted on the potential impact to its duties and responsibilities under the Contract. The area is approximately 70 acres and is located entirely in the Poleglass area which is sited in the Belfast City Council area. The specific areas included are: - Laurel Glen Stewartstown Glen Bogstown Glen Old Colin Woodland Land adjacent to St. Kieran's Primary School Land adjacent to Good Shepherd Primary School

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there is a potential extension period of 1 year. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083409-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £528,000 |
| Lots value | £528,000 |
| Awards value | £728,000 |
| Contracts value | £728,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7EG |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083409-2025
- 25 Nov 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076771-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 15:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058234-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083409-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076771-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058234-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.communities-ni.gov.uk
- http://www.tcv.org.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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