Scope
Reference
DN776875
Description
The Met Office have a number of 'Frontline Sites' across and throughout the United Kingdom, housing an Automated Weather Station (AWS) or Radar Station.
Accordingly, the Met Office are looking to appoint supplier(s) who can undertake and deliver a grounds maintenance service across and throughout our portfolio of Frontline Sites. The Met Office would be keen to see what market solutions are available for optimum service delivery in this respect.
These grounds maintenance services are not required for aesthetic and or appearances; they are essential as the non-maintained grass and associated vegetation can have a significant and detrimental effect on the equipment and the resultant data.
Lot 1. England
Description
Grounds Maintenance services for the England Region.
Lot 2. Scotland
Description
Grounds Maintenance Services for the Scotland Region
Lot 3. Wales
Description
Grounds Maintenance Services for the Wales Region.
Lot 4. Ireland
Description
Grounds Maintenance Services for the Northern Ireland Region.
Contract 1. Lot 1 - England
Lots
Lot 1. England
Supplier
Contract value
- £618,527 excluding VAT
- £742,232.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 23 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2029
- Possible extension to 6 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend for 1 or 2 further periods of 12 months each as stated below.
Option to extend from 7th January 2029 - 6th January 2030.
Option to extend from 7th January 2030 - 6th January 2031.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Scotland
Lots
Lot 2. Scotland
Supplier
Contract value
- £516,442.60 excluding VAT
- £619,731.12 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 23 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2029
- Possible extension to 6 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend for 1 or 2 further periods of 12 months each as stated below.
Option to extend from 7th January 2029 - 6th January 2030.
Option to extend from 7th January 2030 - 6th January 2031.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
Contract 3. Lot 3 - Wales
Lots
Lot 3. Wales
Supplier
Contract value
- £94,256 excluding VAT
- £113,107.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 23 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2029
- Possible extension to 6 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend for 1 or 2 further periods of 12 months each as stated below.
Option to extend from 7th January 2029 - 6th January 2030.
Option to extend from 7th January 2030 - 6th January 2031.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Contract 4. Lot 4 - Northern Ireland
Lots
Lot 4. Ireland
Supplier
Contract value
- £117,836.34 excluding VAT
- £141,403.61 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 23 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2029
- Possible extension to 6 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend for 1 or 2 further periods of 12 months each as stated below.
Option to extend from 7th January 2029 - 6th January 2030.
Option to extend from 7th January 2030 - 6th January 2031.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
Lot 1. England
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Scotland
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Wales
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Ireland
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
GROUND CONTROL LIMITED
- Companies House: 01795094
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXW-5868-DMCG
Kingfisher House
Billericay
CM12 0EQ
United Kingdom
Email: portals@ground-control.co.uk
Website: http://www.ground-control.co.uk
Region: UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4. Lot 4 - Northern Ireland
NURTURE LANDSCAPES LIMITED
- Companies House: 03523868
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQY-4165-LNPN
Nursery Court
Windlesham
GU20 6LQ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@nurturelandscapes.co.uk
Website: http://www.nurture-group.co.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - England
Contract 3. Lot 3 - Wales
OUTCO LIMITED
- Companies House: 05161189
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQZ-6433-XPDD
8th Floor South Reading Bridge House
Reading
RG1 8LS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@outco.co.uk
Website: http://www.outco.co.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Scotland
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government