--- title: "Winchester City Council Grounds Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc3a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dc3a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc3a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc3a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-23" --- # Winchester City Council Grounds Maintenance Services Buyer: WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc3a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dc3a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc3a.json) ## Summary Winchester City Council is planning to re-tender its Grounds Maintenance Services contracts, providing an opportunity for suppliers to engage in a competitive bidding process. The procurement focuses on grounds maintenance and public realm cleansing services within the region of Winchester, United Kingdom. Planned for mid-March 2026, the procurement process will include two separate contracts allowing firms to bid for either or both services. Relevant engagement and tender expressions can be submitted until specific deadlines, with final tender submissions closing on 15 April 2026. The anticipated start date for the new contract is October 2027, following a mobilization period in August 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the EU-Supply e-procurement portal to receive updates. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and cleansing services, with a projected contract value of £16,000,000. The open and competitive procurement method, including a two-stage procedure, favors companies that exhibit strong experiences and capabilities. The contract supports Winchester City Council’s strategic priorities of sustainability and biodiversity, making it ideal for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises focusing on environmental services. Businesses need not express early interest to compete, enabling a wider range of potential entrants. Engaging in the council's preliminary market engagement will also allow suppliers to shape future procurement strategies and demonstrate innovative solutions in this sector. ## Notice Winchester City Council (the Authority) is aiming to re-tender the service contracts for Grounds Maintenance and Public Realm Cleansing Services in mid March 2026. This notice is to formally notify the market of the upcoming opportunity to tender for the Grounds Maintenance Services. It is envisaged that the services will be spilt into 2 separate tender requirements, with one contract available for Grounds Maintenance services and one contract for Public Realm Cleansing services. This process is subject to internal approvals. Suppliers will be able to tender for one or both opportunities. Suppliers are encouraged to ensure they are registered on the EU-Supply e-procurement portal to get updates regarding these opportunities, including when they go live. Using the above portal, suppliers can formally register their interest in these opportunities. Please use the eu-supply portal to register your interest under the project: WCC1618a Winchester City Council Grounds Maintenance Services Expressions of interest can be received up to 12 noon 13th March 2026. Please note - suppliers who do not express an interest, will still be able to tender for the opportunities. The new contract for Grounds Maintenance Services will be mobilised from August 2026 with a view to start the new contract by October 2027. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99681&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016265-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2027 - 30 Sep 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | £16,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 9LJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2026 at 17:54 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016265-2026 - 17 Nov 2025 at 09:00 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074224-2025 - 6 Nov 2025 at 17:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071801-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016265-2026 23rd February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074224-2025 17th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071801-2025 6th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102442&TID100107658&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99681&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.winchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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