Scope
Reference
250018
Description
The University invites tenders from competent providers of Grounds Maintenance Services. The service will include grass cutting, hedge clipping, shrub pruning, trimming back ivy/ creepers, weed and moss control, and leaf and litter clearance across multiple areas including student and staff accommodation.
The service will be carried out in a manner that is in accordance with good practice in the Grounds Maintenance Service Industry.
Contract 1. 250018 - Contract for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
17 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 26 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months.
This option to extend shall be entirely at the discretion of Queen's and shall be subject to satisfactory review of performance.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The University may require additional one-off services such as storm damage clearance or event-related support. Option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months.
CPV classifications
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
DALZELL LANDSCAPE CO. LTD
- Companies House: NI039448
190 Church Road
Holywood
BT18 9RN
United Kingdom
Email: info@dalzell-landscape.co.uk
Region: UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 250018 - Contract for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services
Ground Control Ltd.
- Companies House: 01795094
Radford Way
Billericay
CM12 0EQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
The Landscaping Centre
- Companies House: NI032749
Westwood Business Park, Westwood Way
Coventry
CV4 8JP
United Kingdom
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Brooklyn Carville
Telephone: 02890972126
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Website: http://www.qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland