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title: "Landscape Management at The Science and Innovation Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Landscape Management at The Science and Innovation Park

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d47

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority, has awarded a contract for landscape management services at the Science and Innovation Park, located in Swindon SN4 9LT. The procurement process, initiated as an open tender procedure in April 2026, reached completion with the award decision in July 2026. The contract, valued at £438,466 gross, was awarded to Blakedown Landscapes (SE) Limited, starting on 1st September 2026 and extending potentially until August 2031, inclusive of possible renewals. This opportunity fell under the industry category of 'services' with a focus on grounds maintenance, attracting a total of 10 bids during the competition phase.

This procurement initiative creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in grounds maintenance services. The contract provides a substantial financial incentive, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), evident by Blakedown Landscapes' participation and success. With a solid market presence and capabilities in landscape management, companies can benefit from long-term engagement opportunities, enhancing their portfolios and securing steady revenue streams. The open procedure and competitive bidding environment ensure transparency and encourage diverse participation from businesses across relevant sectors.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is looking for a reliable and compliant contractor for the provision of Landscape maintenance at the Science and Innovation Park, Swindon SN4 9LT. All new bidders who have not previously visited the site are required to attend a mandatory site visit on 13 April or 15 April. Please refer to the tender documents for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Agreement is intended to run for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 additional years at SMG's sole discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066284-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | £275,000 |
| Awards value | £365,389 |
| Contracts value | £365,389 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066284-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 15:27 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054441-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054431-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031603-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066284-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054441-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054431-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031603-2026
  7th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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