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title: "Grounds Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147147"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147147

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## Summary

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has successfully completed the procurement process for Grounds Maintenance services across its premises in South Wales. The tender, categorised under General Public Services, was divided into three lots: General Grounds Maintenance Services – Zone 1, General Grounds Maintenance Services – Zone 2, and Tree Works. The contract was awarded through an open procurement method, noted for its transparency and competitiveness. The awarded contracts were signed on 18th March 2025, with the initial 3-year term starting on 1st April 2025, including an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The main location for service delivery is the UKL region, which encompasses South Wales. 

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and tree works. The contract's division into multiple lots allows businesses of varying sizes to bid and showcase their expertise. Particularly, SMEs like Crown Garden Services, which won all three lots, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, reflecting the demand for specialised maintenance services including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and tree inspection. The structured long-term engagement promotes stability and growth for winning contractors, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses that meet requirements and hold essential qualifications, especially in arboriculture and related environmental disciplines.

## Notice

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to provide Grounds Maintenance Services and Tree Works on premises throughout South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The contract will be split into 3 lots and contractors will have the opportunity to bid for 1 or multiple lots. Lot 1 - General Grounds Maintenance Services - Zone 1 Lot 2 - General Grounds Maintenance Services - Zone 2 Lot 3 - Tree works The contract will be in line with the NEC4 Term Service contract. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the 1st April 2025.

### Lot Information

General Grounds Maintenance Services - Zone 1

The service shall comprise of the maintenance and care of the grounds of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWF&RS) as per Appendix A - Lot 1. The service shall include grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub and flower bed maintenance, trimming and litter picking, herbicide treatment, and weed control. All hard surfaces including paths, car parks, perimeter fence lines, wall lines and other areas specified by SWFRS shall be free of debris and moss.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

General Grounds Maintenance Services - Zone 2

The service shall comprise of the maintenance and care of the grounds of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWF&RS) as per Appendix B - Lot 2. The service shall include grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub and flower bed maintenance, trimming and litter picking, herbicide treatment, and weed control. All hard surfaces including paths, car parks, perimeter fence lines, wall lines and other areas specified by SWFRS shall be free of debris and moss.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months from the 1st April 2025.

Tree Works

The services shall comprise of a biannual inspection and maintenance of trees on premises of the South Wales Fire & Rescue Service as per Appendix C - Lot 3. A copy of the SWFRS property list is included in Appendix C, together with ad hoc tree works as deemed necessary by the service. The successful contractor work must conform to BS3998 and have the following qualifications Essential CS 30 - maintain the Chainsaw CS 31 - fell small trees (up to 15" diameter) CS 38 - tree climbing & aerial rescue CS 39 - use a chainsaw from a rope & harness CS 40 - carry out pruning operations CS 41 - carry out dismantling operations Desirable qualifications Level 2 certificate or higher in arboriculture or related environmental discipline e.g. arboricultural/forestry degree.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months from the 1st April 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147147 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Dec 2027 (if extension is not taken) Dec 2029 (if extension is taken) |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,785 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | LLANTRISANT |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF72 8LX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN GARDEN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03451300 - Shrubs
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77341000 - Tree pruning
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147147
- 8 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147147

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN496961&idx=9
  9th January 2025 - Sell2Wales PostBox Supplier Guide
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN496961&idx=1
  8th January 2025 - ITT Part 1 - SWEU055
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN496961&idx=2
  8th January 2025 - ITT Part 2 - SWEU055
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN496961&idx=3
  8th January 2025 - Appendix A - Lot 1
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN496961&idx=4
  8th January 2025 - Appendix B - Lot 2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN496961&idx=5
  8th January 2025 - Appendix C - Lot 3
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN496961&idx=6
  8th January 2025 - Appendix D - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN496961&idx=7
  8th January 2025 - Appendix E - SPD Questionnaire
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN496961&idx=8
  8th January 2025 - Appendix F - Business Continuity Audit Report
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496961
  Grounds Maintenance - South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to provide Grounds Maintenance Services and Tree Works on premises throughout South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The contract will be split into 3 lots and contractors will have the opportunity to bid for 1 or multiple lots. Lot 1 - General Grounds Maintenance Services - Zone 1 Lot 2 - General Grounds Maintenance Services - Zone 2 Lot 3 - Tree works The contract will be in line with the NEC4 Term Service contract. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the 1st April 2025.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR507786
  Grounds Maintenance - South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to provide Grounds Maintenance Services and Tree Works on premises throughout South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The contract will be split into 3 lots and contractors will have the opportunity to bid for 1 or multiple lots. Lot 1 - General Grounds Maintenance Services - Zone 1 Lot 2 - General Grounds Maintenance Services - Zone 2 Lot 3 - Tree works The contract will be in line with the NEC4 Term Service contract. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the 1st April 2025.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-147147
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

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