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title: "BSS25004 - Grounds Maintenance Framework"
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# BSS25004 - Grounds Maintenance Framework

Buyer: BARCUD SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fdd9

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## Summary

Barcud Shared Services in Cardiff is undertaking a procurement process titled "BSS25004 - Grounds Maintenance Framework," centred on works within the construction industry. This initiative is aimed at regions across the United Kingdom, marked under CPV classification 45000000 for construction work. Comprised of nine lots covering tasks such as grounds maintenance, landscaping, tree works, invasive species management, and several others, the process is currently at the award stage with contracts for each lot ready to commence from 22 April 2026 and lasting potentially until 2034. The open procedure method has overseen this framework agreement, which permits unlimited bidding per contractor, with the next important milestone being the scheduled future signature date on 22 April 2026.

This framework offers substantial business growth opportunities, specifically targeting SMEs equipped for tree work, landscaping, environmental services, and concurrent construction tasks. Companies like BLAKEDOWN Landscapes (SE) Limited and Barry Jarman Landscaping highlight the diversity and scale of businesses suited to engage with these opportunities. The procurement method allows for wide participation, fostering competitive diversity across sectors such as grounds maintenance, environmental cleansing, and waste management. With budgets exceeding £3,300,000 per lot, there is significant potential for local companies to scale operations and engage in long-term contracts under the framework's renewal capabilities. Businesses equipped to manage multiple lots simultaneously will find the open framework scheme favourable, enhancing their prospects for growth and establishment within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

Award of the BSS Grounds Maintenance Framework

### Lot Information

LOT 1

Lot 1 - Grounds Maintenance

LOT 2

Lot 2 - Landscaping Works

Lot 2A

Lot 2A - Landscaping Works (Reinstatement / Minor Works)

LOT 3

Lot 3 - Tree Works & Surveys

LOT 4

Lot 4 - Invasive Species Management

LOT 5

Lot 5 - Drainage & Culverts

LOT 6

Lot 6 - Environmental Cleansing & Waste Services

LOT 7

Lot 7 - Adverse Weather Services

LOT 9

Lot 9 - Biodiversity & ESG Enhancements

LOT 8

Lot 8 - Playground & External Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036051-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £27,777,780 |
| Awards value | £2,777,777 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARCUD SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 2SA |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Splott |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 42 |
| Supplier names | AMBLER-LEWIS TREE SPECIALISTS LTD / STEVE AMBLER & SONS; ANT WALLACE TREE SERVICES; ARBO CUTS; BARRY JARMAN LANDSCAPING; BEACONS TREE SERVICES; BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE; CARDO (WALES & WEST; CME CONSTRUCTION; COOMBS CONTRACTORS; COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; CRYNANT PLANT AND CONSTRUCTION; D & M BUILDING SERVICES; DAILY DRAINS; DRAINFORCE; EBSFORD ENVIRONMENTAL; ENVIROWORXWALES; GREENSPACE SOS; HEDLYN BUILDING CONTRACTORS; HORIZON CIVIL ENGINEERING; INVASIVE WEED MANAGEMENT; J S LEE (SERVICES; JET ROD (SW; JOSH TEMPLAR GARDEN SERVICES; JPC LANDSCAPES; KEEP WALES TIDY; LANES GROUP; N&B CONSTRUCTION; ONSITE CENTRAL; OREN CONSTRUCTION; PITCHFORD TREE SERVICES; PRICE FENCING & LANDSCAPING; PROPERTY BUILDING MAINTENANCE (WALES; RIVERSIDE GARDEN SERVICES; RNF SERVICES; RYAN JONES BUILDING CONTRACTOR; SOUTH WALES TREE SERVICES; TAYLOR LANDSCAPES & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; TIRWEDD SUSTAINABLE GARDEN AND TREE SERVICES; TR33; VALLEYS WASTE SERVICES; WALES ENVIRONMENTAL; Y W K SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 24451000 - Pesticides
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction
- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036051-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 09:21 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006442-2026
- 29 Dec 2025 at 15:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086339-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036051-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006442-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086339-2025
  29th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355992
  BSS25004 - Grounds Maintenance tender pack
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
  Refer to ITT
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=358415
  Updated SOR - Tree Survey Lot 3 Only

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barcudsharedservices.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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