---
title: "Grounds Maintenance for The Pirbright Institute and Housing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060fef"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Grounds Maintenance for The Pirbright Institute and Housing

Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060fef

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Pirbright Institute pertains to a comprehensive grounds maintenance service for its site and associated housing in Woking, United Kingdom (UKJ25). Initially launched on 27th January 2026, this open procedure sought a single supplier to manage grounds maintenance activities using a structured schedule of visits tailored to the site's needs. Despite its promising start with a tender process set to conclude by 26th February 2026 and an anticipated contract award by 24th March 2026, the process was later cancelled on 11th May 2026. The cancellation was motivated by the need to reassess the procurement's scope and requirements, as indicated in the tender cancellation notice.

This procurement initiative offered significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in grounds maintenance services. With an overall contract value of £260,000, the process was guided by a balanced evaluation approach—50% price and 50% quality-technical, presenting an attractive prospect for companies experienced in delivering high-quality service and management of large maintenance projects. The potential for a one-year contract extension further enhances its attractiveness, rendering it well-suited for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence within the public sector facilities management space in the UK.

## Notice

The contract is for a single supplier to provide a comprehensive grounds maintenance service to The Pirbright Institute site and associated housing. Expected schedule of visits: 2 visits per week: April to November (2 operatives for 2 full days on site) 1 visit per week: December to March (2 operatives for 1 full day on site day) Areas to be serviced: Main Site Communal Grounds. Pirbright Institute Housing: Estate comprises of 48 houses Suggested schedule of visits for the Institute Housing Estate 1 visit per week: April to September (2 operatives) 1 visit per 2 weeks: October to March (2 operatives) A dedicated team is requested with the usual exceptions (holidays/training/illness). Successful Agenda screening is mandatory for the team. We will need to be advised in advance of team changes for Gatehouse booking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043164-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | £260,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | WOKING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU24 0NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Normandy & Pirbright |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 15:18 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043164-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 15:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007202-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043164-2026
  11th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007202-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home
  The ITT Pack can be viewed via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pirbright.ac.uk/

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