Published date: 29 July 2021
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77000000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£104,000
Procurement reference
MANC001-DN559775-20114004
Published date
29 July 2021
Closing date
31 August 2021
Closing time
11am
Contract start date
4 October 2021
Contract end date
3 October 2023
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Etihad Campus and associated areas are continually maintained to a high standard, the core part of this contract is to maintain and improve the visual attractiveness of the four areas of the campus.
A high standard includes the consistent upkeep of all grassed areas, including verges, bedding displays, gardens and horticultural features, herbaceous borders, shrubbery, hedges, and trees, and includes an annual weed treatment program across all four areas.
Maintaining these standards will ensure a pleasant environment for stakeholders and visitors alike, ensuring a pleasant, safe, clean, green campus. The grounds maintenance contract is proactively managed around all major events, including football matches.
Grass cutting & maintenance of grassed areas
The following grass measurements may be used as a guide:
The measurement of grassed areas across the Etihad Campus site including the tennis centre and athletics arena is 41,095 M2.
The National Cycling Centre grassed area is 13,256 M2.
The measurement of grassed areas across the Beswick Hub is 17,432 M2
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Please note:Potential contractors are strongly advised to attend an open day and campus tour, tours will take place at 10.00 am on Tuesday 10th or Tuesday 17th August (you only need to attend on one of these dates and a maximum of three people per company will be allowed to attend).
These tours are to make sure that contractors have a clear understanding of the requirements for the campus before they submit their tender. Further visits to the campus can be arranged, only by appointment.
Please note that any questions relating to the contract should be submitted via CHEST after the visit.
Can bidders please advise via the Chest Portal on messages which would be they preferred date and procurement will confirm availability.
About the buyer
Contact name
Chris Johnson
Address
Level 3
Town Hall Extention
Manchester
M60 2LA
England
Telephone
+44 1612343085
chris.johnson@manchester.gov.uk
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