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title: "Fusion21 Grounds Maintenance Framework (2026-30)"
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# Fusion21 Grounds Maintenance Framework (2026-30)

Buyer: FUSION 21 FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b4a

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## Summary

The Fusion 21 Foundation has successfully completed the procurement process for a four-year "Fusion21 Grounds Maintenance Framework" covering the 2026-2030 period. This public authority in the sub-central government category, headquartered in Knowsley, United Kingdom, conducted an open procedure and contracted various suppliers across the UK. The framework, initiated as a tender on 21 January 2026, focuses on grounds maintenance services including grass cutting, pruning, herbicide application, and snow clearance. The framework agreement is set to begin on 8 June 2026 and last until 7 June 2030, with an estimated value of £85 million, grossing up to £102 million. It supports all UK regions and is compliant with the Procurement Act 2023.

The Fusion21 Grounds Maintenance Framework offers significant business opportunities for SMEs and large companies in the horticultural and environmental services sectors. It provides a flexible avenue for suppliers to secure contracts through either direct awards or by reopening competition, with various scaling options based on service requirements. Such a framework is particularly appealing to businesses equipped with expertise in grounds maintenance, pest control, and waste management. By participating in this framework, companies can access a wide market of contracting authorities while benefiting from stability over the framework's four-year duration. This structured procurement facilitates business growth by engaging diverse suppliers across different UK regions.

## Notice

Fusion21 has conducted a competitive tendering procedure to establish a 4-year framework for Grounds Maintenance. The framework will cover the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services for participating contracting authorities in the United Kingdom (all ITL Level 1 regions), in accordance with the objectives and requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). The scope includes but is not limited to: - Routine and reactive grass cutting, lawncare, and turf management. - Maintenance of hedges, shrubs, flowerbeds, and seasonal planting. - Weed control, including the use of approved herbicides and environmentally sustainable alternatives. - Tree Maintenance, pruning and arboriculture works. - Litter picking, leaf clearance, and general grounds tidiness. - Winter services, such as gritting and snow clearance (where applicable). - Associated inspections, reporting and compliance with relevant health and safety and environmental standards. Following evaluation of tenders in accordance with the published award criteria, Fusion21 intends to appoint a number of suppliers to the framework across the relevant regions. Details of the successful suppliers are set out in this contract award notice (2026/S 000-043059). The framework agreement is expected to commence on 8 June 2026.The framework will operate for a period of four years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Call-off contracts may supply additional goods, services or works outside the scope of the description and CPV codes listed in this notice where the additional goods, services or works are ancillary to, but complementary to, goods, services or works that fall within the scope of the framework subject to the provisions of Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053048-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000,000 |
| Lots value | £85,000,000 |
| Awards value | £85,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £85,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FUSION 21 FOUNDATION |
| Locality | KNOWSLEY |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE COMMUNITY WORKS COMMUNITY INTEREST; BIDVEST NOONAN (UK; BLAKEDOWN ENVIRONMENT & LEISURE LTD T/A BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES; CHEQUERS CONTRACT SERVICES; FAIRWAYS CONTRACTING; GOULD LANDSCAPES; GREAT OAKS TREE SERVICES; GREENTOWN ENVIRONMENTAL; GROUNDSCAPES; JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; LANDCAPING CENTRE; M J GRANGER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; M&Y MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION; MAJESTIC GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; NURTURE LANDSCAPES; OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES TRADING; PETER CROSBY LANDSCAPE; PINNACLE FM; RAMORA; SHERRATT GROUP; SOVINI PROPERTY SERVICES; UK LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 90511300 - Litter collection services
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
- 90630000 - Ice-clearing services
- 90922000 - Pest-control services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053048-2026
- 11 May 2026 at 13:43 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043059-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039405-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 14:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005375-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053048-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043059-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039405-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005375-2026
  21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fusion21.co.uk
- https://fusion21.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.fusion21.co.uk/permissible-users
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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