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title: "APX038 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069771"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# APX038 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES

Buyer: APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069771

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## Summary

Apex Housing Association has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "APX038 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services." This procurement focuses on services within the public authority sector, specifically under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The process involves maintaining landscaped and amenity areas across various residential schemes in Northern Ireland, aiming to uphold safe, clean, and attractive environments for residents. Interested suppliers must complete a questionnaire and submit their responses by 27th May 2026. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £420,000, is expected to be awarded by December 2026, with a commencement date set for April 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those experienced with residential environments under public sector agreements. Companies offering comprehensive landscaping and maintenance solutions stand to benefit from a potential collaboration with a reputable organisation such as Apex Housing Association. With the planned award date and substantial contract value, businesses skilled in delivering quality and cost-effective services within regulatory frameworks have a promising chance to leverage this project for business growth and enhanced market presence in the Northern Ireland area.

## Notice

Apex Housing Association is considering procuring a new Grounds Maintenance contract covering a portfolio of residential schemes across Northern Ireland. The contract will involve the maintenance of landscaped areas, open spaces, and amenity areas within housing developments, with a focus on delivering safe, clean, and visually attractive environments for residents. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded by December 2026 with a contract start date of April 2027.

### Planning Information

Interested suppliers should complete the questionnaire and submit responses via eTendersNI messaging or technical envelope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043814-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | DERRY-LONDONDERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 6HL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | City Walls |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043814-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043814-2026
  13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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