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Grounds Maintenance

Description: To carry out grounds maintenance on all of the Academy grounds and football pitches. We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to maintain the following to a high standard: 3 football pitches substantial grounds with grassed areas, hedges and shrubs. Weeds, including hardstandings and all other areas where they grow. The specification for these works is included in a separate attached document. We are looking to award a three year contract and expect the value to be between PS20,000 - PS50,000 per annum.

Summary: The Tame River Educational Trust is hosting a public procurement process for grounds maintenance services at Droylsden Academy, located in Manchester. Under an open procedure, the trust seeks a contractor to maintain three football pitches, substantial grassed areas, hedges, shrubs, and weeds across the academy's grounds for a three-year period. The estimated contract value is between £20,000 and £50,000 per annum, with the total gross value reaching £180,000. The procurement stage is in the tendering phase, with submissions closing on 27th February 2026 and the contract award expected by 28th April 2026. The service delivery will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 1st May 2029.

Tree Works for South Kesteven District Council

Description: The aim of this procurement exercise is to appoint a single contractor to provide arboricultural services for South Kesteven District Council on a multi-year basis, with fixed prices for a defined schedule of arboricultural operations. The contract will ensure high-quality, safe and professional tree work in accordance with national standards, with clearly defined quality criteria covering operational practices, health and safety, environmental management, responsiveness, professional competence and customer service. The contract will provide consistency, transparency, and value for money for the Council's ongoing tree management responsibilities.

Summary: South Kesteven District Council is spearheading a procurement process for "Tree Works" aimed at securing a single contractor to deliver arboricultural services. This service is crucial for maintaining and managing trees in accordance with national standards across the Council's jurisdiction. This tender, categorised under tree-clearing, tree-cutting, and tree-maintenance services, falls within the 'services' procurement category and follows an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 9th March 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 27th February 2026. The contract, valued at £600,000, will commence on 1st April 2026 and potentially extend until 31st March 2030, subject to performance and approval.

Ash Dieback Management in Leeds April 2026 - March 2030

Description: Ash Dieback Management in Leeds April 2026 - March 2030. To carry out Ash tree management across Leeds, including, ground truthing, survey of ash trees, removal of trees and planting of trees and their future establishment management.

Summary: Leeds City Council is seeking to engage suitable suppliers for the Ash Dieback Management project in Leeds, scheduled from April 2026 to March 2030. This tender, currently in the active tender stage with procurement being conducted through an open procedure, involves tree-maintenance services. The scope includes ground truthing, surveying ash trees, removal, planting and the future management of new trees across the Leeds area (UKE42 region). Key dates for this procurement include the end of the tender period on 11th March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 6th March 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £4.5 million (net of VAT), with provisions for electronic submission of tenders in English.

Totton & Eling Town Council, Grounds Maintenance Contract

Description: Totton & Eling Town Council requires grounds maintenance services from external suppliers to fulfil duties such as grass cutting, shrub and hedge maintenance, planting and watering, assistance with re-wilding programmes and other duties as detailed in forthcoming documentation. Services required are spread across 5 sections (lots). Each lot has a different area of focus e.g. horticulture, grass maintenance of varying frequency, ditching work etc.

Summary: Totton and Eling Town Council is seeking external suppliers for a comprehensive Grounds Maintenance Contract, encompassing services such as grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and rewilding initiatives across multiple lots. The procurement, valued at approximately £631,496 gross, is currently in the tender stage with submissions due by 20th February 2026, at 12 noon. Located in Totton, Hampshire, under the open procedure method, the contract spans services and works categories, offering significant opportunities in the UKJ region. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and is initially planned for three years, with potential for extension based on satisfactory performance.

PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking

Description: The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out rural grass cutting, urban and rural herbicide application and litter picking, as set out in the Contract Document, throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. The successful Contractor will also be requested to carry out additional ad-hoc work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Council areas.

Summary: East Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender process titled "PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking" within the services industry category, focusing on grounds maintenance services. This procurement project will cover the East Ayrshire area, including potential ad-hoc services in South Ayrshire. The contract involves the provision of services like grass cutting, herbicide application, and litter picking over a period of 720 days, with an initial term of 12 months and the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, following an open procedure with important deadlines set for bid submission by 10 March 2026 and bid opening on the same day. Community benefits form part of the scored criteria for this process.

NEPO214 - Grounds Maintenance, Equipment & Plant

Description: The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) in partnership with The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for Grounds Maintenance, Equipment & Plant for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom. NEPO intends to publish an Invitation to Tender via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTender system at https://www.nepo.org/open Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. Guidance for how to create an account, search for opportunities and respond (read more...)

Summary: The Association of North East Councils Limited, acting as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement titled "NEPO214 - Grounds Maintenance, Equipment & Plant." This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, aims to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot agreement serving contracting authorities across the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is estimated at £200 million, focusing on agricultural, horticultural, and construction machinery and equipment. The tender is being conducted via an open procedure, with submissions to be completed through the NEPO eTendering system by 16th March 2026. The Framework, which will be in effect from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030, actively invites participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aims to benefit all NEPO Member and Associate Member Authorities, as well as members of The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL). The procurement will factor in both price and quality, with evaluations having a weight of 70% for price and 30% for quality.

Landscape Maintenance and Common Close Cleaning Services Contract 2026-2027

Description: The Contract will principally comprise landscape maintenance and common close cleaning services. The landscape maintenance services will mainly include litter picking, grass cutting, shrub bed, hedging and leaf collection to existing properties and common landscaped areas throughout Pollokshields, Mount Florida, Cathcart, Shawlands, Strathbungo, Ibrox, Kinning Park, Crosshill, Cardonald, Halfway, Penilee, Strathbungo, Pollokshaws and Shawlands, Glasgow to the areas detailed within the Landscape Architects tender drawings. The Contract may also include, tree maintenance services, tree and stump removal works, Winter Gritting to hard landscaped areas and repairs to existing damaged grass and other landscaped areas. The Landscape Maintenance services to the properties described within the tender documentation are currently undertaken by Southside Housing Association's estates team. However, the nature of the service is changing and it is the intention (read more...)

Summary: Southside Housing Association Ltd is initiating a public procurement process for a contract titled "Landscape Maintenance and Common Close Cleaning Services Contract 2026-2027". This contract falls under the services category, with a focus on cleaning and landscape gardening services, aligned with CPV code 90910000. The location for these services is Glasgow, particularly in areas like Pollokshields and Shawlands. As of 6th February 2026, the procurement is in the tender stage with the submission deadline set for 9th March 2026. A Meet the Buyer/Site Visit event will be held on 20th February 2026 to further acquaint potential bidders with the requirements. The contract is an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, commencing on 1st April 2026, for one year with possible extensions until 31st March 2030, valued initially at £1,048,000.

Landscaping and Maintenance works at Cutty Sark Gardens

Description: To deliver landscape and public realm works at Cutty Sark Gardens, including the sourcing, supply and installation of plants and associated materials.

Summary: The Royal Borough of Greenwich is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Landscaping and Maintenance works at Cutty Sark Gardens." This contract falls within the services industry category, focusing on landscaping and garden maintenance work. The location for the project is the iconic Cutty Sark Gardens in London, UK. The procurement process is being executed as an open competition, specifically 'Below threshold', with submissions allowed electronically. Interested parties need to submit their bids by the tender period's deadline, which ends on 25 February 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 6 March 2026 and conclude by 2 November 2026, with a total gross budget of £144,000.

PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking

Description: The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out rural grass cutting, urban and rural herbicide application and litter picking, as set out in the Contract Document, throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. The successful Contractor will also be requested to carry out additional ad-hoc work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Council areas.

Summary: East Ayrshire Council is inviting bids for a new contract titled "PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking," as part of their public procurement process. This contract is associated with General public services and focuses on services within the East Ayrshire area, with potential ad-hoc work in South Ayrshire. The tender phase is currently active, and bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline of 10th March 2026. The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. The expected start of the award period is the same as the submission deadline, highlighting efficiency in evaluation and granting of the award.

Measured Term Contract for General Repairs and Annual Maintenance of Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUD's) Installations

Description: North Ayrshire Council requires to appoint a contractor to deliver the annual servicing and maintenance of existing Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) installations within North Ayrshire region.

Summary: The procurement process led by North Ayrshire Council, identified as NAC/5226, focuses on the "Measured Term Contract for General Repairs and Annual Maintenance of Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) Installations" within the North Ayrshire region. This tender falls under the services category and is part of the local government's ongoing efforts to maintain critical infrastructure. The contract entails servicing, maintenance, and repair of SuDS assets such as permeable paving, drainage systems, and detention basins. Key deadlines for this contract include the tender period ending on 27th February 2026, with the award period starting immediately thereafter. The procurement is conducted using an open procedure, accepting electronic submissions via the specified public tendering portal.