# Grounds and Gardens Maintenance Services

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER](/buyers/university-of-chester/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Hultons Landscapes
- Award value: £174,000
- Tender value: £270,000
- Award date: 17 March 2017
- Published: 31 March 2017
- Contract start: 3 April 2017
- Contract end: 2 April 2020
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 6d64bac4-3070-47b4-97c6-23be929d5c37-138665
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73b863dd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

## Description

University of Chester is seeking to appoint one or more Contractor\(s\) to provide grounds and gardens maintenance services for various University sites\. This opportunity is split into 3 lots reflecting the different requirements or locations of the sites, as detailed within the procurement documents:- Lot 1 - Thornton Science Park Lot 2 - Queen's Park Campus Lot 3 - Kingsway Buildings, Blacon Sports Pitch, Glenesk Field The contract is initially for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to one period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance\. University of Chester may appoint one or more contractors to service one or more lots, whilst reserving the right not to award for any of the lots\. Tenderers may tender for just one lot, a number of lots or all lots\. Additional Information: 1: Envisaged minimum number of candidates is 5 across total 3 lots\. 2: CPV codes reflect requirements across total 3 lots\. 3: Project value estimated at GBP90,000\.00 per annum, across total 3 lots; GBP270,000 for initial 3 year term, excluding potential extension options\. No guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume of business placed with any appointed contractor/s\. This opportunity has also been submitted for publication in the Official Journal of the European Union\. Dates and values provided are estimated and are therefore subject to change, \(excluding any potential extension options\)\. The minimum value given is approximated should only one of the three potential lots be awarded for a term of 3 years\. For further information and to download the tender documents, all applicants must register on the "In-Tend" e-tendering portal: http://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/universityofchester\. Stage 1 - prequalification documents must be completed and returned, via In-Tend, by 12 noon, Monday 16th January 2017\. Additional information: Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester\. Registration to this site is free for suppliers\. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d64bac4-3070-47b4-97c6-23be929d5c37-138665)