Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
Greenmount House, Woodside Industrial Estate, Woodside Road
Ballymena
BT42 4QJ
UK
E-mail: smc.sourcing@hscni.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
A Floor, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 7AB
UK
E-mail: smc.sourcing@hscni.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Bretten Hall, Bush Road
Antrim
BT41 2RL
UK
E-mail: smc.sourcing@hscni.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Rd
Belfast
BT16 1RH
UK
E-mail: smc.sourcing@hscni.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Craigavon Area Hospital, 68 Lurgan Road
Portadown
BT63 5QQ
UK
E-mail: smc.sourcing@hscni.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
Western Health and Social Care Trust
Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road
Londonderry
BT47 6SB
UK
E-mail: smc.sourcing@hscni.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
NI Fire and Rescue Service
1 Seymour Street
Lisburn
BT27 4SX
UK
E-mail: smc.sourcing@hscni.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Grounds Maintenance (5330708)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77314000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Grounds Maintenance (5330708)
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
61 841 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - General Grounds Maintenance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77341000
77340000
77211500
77211400
77211300
90620000
79311000
77310000
34927100
14410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds Maintenance (5330708)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value as per Contract Notice 2025/S 000-000367 excluding VAT was a range between 3,970,000 GBP to 28,483,000 GBP. This estimated total value included the option to extend the Contract for any periods up to and including 48 months and contingency for potential additional services within scope of the specification during the Contract period. The estimated Award value range for this Contract is now as follows: 3,254,500 GBP to 19,551,500 GBP. These figures have been calculated on the basis of a 4 year Contract plus maximum 48 month extension and contingency for potential additional services within scope of the specification during the Contract period.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77341000
77340000
77211500
77211400
77211300
90620000
79311000
77310000
34927100
14410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds Maintenance (5330708)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value for this Contract is the highest value in the following range 1,065,000 GBP to 9,159,500 GBP, which has been calculated on the basis of a 4 year Contract plus maximum 48 month extension and contingency for potential additional services during the Contract period for all Clients for Lot 2.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Tree Survey and Tree Surgery
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77341000
77340000
77211500
77211400
77211300
90620000
79311000
77310000
34927100
14410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds Maintenance (5330708)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value for this Contract is the highest value in the following range 1,712,500 GBP to 10,779,000 GBP, which has been calculated on the basis of a 4 year Contract plus maximum 48 month extension and contingency for potential additional services during the Contract period for all Clients for Lot 3.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Invasive Species Survey and Treatment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77341000
77340000
77211500
77211400
77211300
90620000
79311000
77310000
34927100
14410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds Maintenance (5330708)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value for this Contract is the highest value in the following range 1,260,000 GBP to 9,062,000 GBP, which has been calculated on the basis of a 4 year Contract plus maximum 48 month extension and contingency for potential additional services during the Contract period for all Clients for Lot 4.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Biodiversity Survey and Design and Provision and Maintenance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77341000
77340000
77211500
77211400
77211300
90620000
79311000
77310000
34927100
14410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds Maintenance (5330708)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value for this Contract is the highest value in the following range 136,500 GBP to 1,588,500 GBP, which has been calculated on the basis of a 4 year Contract plus maximum 48 month extension and contingency for potential additional services during the Contract period for all Clients for Lot 5.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Supply and Delivery of White Rock Salt, Exothermic Pellets, Eco Friendly Grit and De-icer
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77341000
77340000
77211500
77211400
77211300
90620000
79311000
77310000
34927100
14410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds Maintenance (5330708)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value for this Contract is the highest value in the following range 265,500 GBP to 2,523,000 GBP, which has been calculated on the basis of a 4 year Contract plus maximum 48 month extension and contingency for potential additional services during the Contract period for all Clients for Lot 6.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - SEHSCT General Grounds Maintenance and Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77341000
77340000
77211500
77211400
77211300
90620000
79311000
77310000
34927100
14410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds Maintenance (5330708)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value as per Contract Notice 2025/S 000-000367 excluding VAT was a range between 1,791,000 GBP to 7,482,000 GBP. This estimated total value included the option to extend the Contract for any periods up to and including 48 months and contingency for potential additional services within scope of the specification during the Contract period. The estimated Award value range for this Contract is now as follows: 407,000 GBP to 1,700,500 GBP. These figures have been calculated on the basis of a 4 year Contract plus maximum 48 month extension and contingency for potential additional services within scope of the specification during the Contract period.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - NHSCT General Grounds Maintenance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77341000
77340000
77211500
77211400
77211300
90620000
79311000
77310000
34927100
14410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Grounds Maintenance (5330708)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value Considerations
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value for this Contract is the highest value in the following range 895,000 GBP to 7,477,000 GBP, which has been calculated on the basis of a 4 year Contract plus maximum 48 month extension and contingency for potential additional services during the Contract period for the Client for Lot 8.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-000367
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - General Grounds Maintenance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greentown Environmental Ltd
63 Marble Arch Road
Enniskillen
BT92 1DE
UK
Telephone: +44 2866349989
E-mail: info@greentownco.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ballygowan Contracts Ltd
82 Greenogue Road
Dromore
BT25 1RG
UK
Telephone: +44 7860585780
E-mail: office@ballygowancontracts.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R M Greenkeeper Ltd
14 Kilcronagh Business Park
Cookstown
BT80 9HG
UK
Telephone: +44 2886758971
E-mail: kyle@rmgreenkeepers.com
Fax: +44 2886758771
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 19 551 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John McQuillan Contracts Ltd
11 Ballinderry Road
Lisburn
BT28 2SA
UK
Telephone: +44 2892668831
E-mail: stephen.lambe@mcqcos.com
Fax: +44 2892668832
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R M Greenkeeper Ltd
14 Kilcronagh Business Park
Cookstown
BT80 9HG
UK
Telephone: +44 2886758971
E-mail: kyle@rmgreenkeepers.com
Fax: +44 2886758771
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 159 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Tree Survey and Tree Surgery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R M Greenkeeper Ltd
14 Kilcronagh Business Park
Cookstown
BT80 9HG
UK
Telephone: +44 2886758971
E-mail: kyle@rmgreenkeepers.com
Fax: +44 2886758771
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery
14 Ballyhome Road
Coleraine
BT52 2LU
UK
Telephone: +44 7938178887
E-mail: will@mcauleytreesurgery.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 779 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - Invasive Species Survey and Treatment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greentown Environmental Ltd
63 Marble Arch Road
Enniskillen
BT92 1DE
UK
Telephone: +44 2866349989
E-mail: info@greentownco.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quinn Piling Ltd
15 Enterprise Avenue Down Business Park 46 Belfast Road
Downpatrick
BT30 9UP
UK
Telephone: +44 2844617711
E-mail: info@quinnpiling.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery
14 Ballyhome Road
Coleraine
BT52 2LU
UK
Telephone: +44 7938178887
E-mail: will@mcauleytreesurgery.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R M Greenkeeper Ltd
14 Kilcronagh Business Park
Cookstown
BT80 9HG
UK
Telephone: +44 2886758971
E-mail: kyle@rmgreenkeepers.com
Fax: +44 2886758771
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 062 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Lot 5 - Biodiversity Survey and Design and Provision and Maintenance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SM Cuffey Landscapes
227 Derryboy Road, Crossgar
Downpatrick
BT30 9DL
UK
Telephone: +44 7860941517
E-mail: info@cuffeylandscapes.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 588 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 6
Title: Lot 6 - Supply and Delivery of White Rock Salt, Exothermic Pellets, Eco Friendly Grit and De-icer
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R M Greenkeeper Ltd
14 Kilcronagh Business Park
Cookstown
BT80 9HG
UK
Telephone: +44 2886758971
E-mail: kyle@rmgreenkeepers.com
Fax: +44 2886758771
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 523 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 7
Title: Lot 7 - SEHSCT General Grounds Maintenance and Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Greenkeeper Ltd
14 Kilcronagh Business Park
Cookstown
BT80 9HG
UK
Telephone: +44 2886758971
E-mail: kyle@rmgreenkeepers.com
Fax: +44 2886758771
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 700 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 8
Title: Lot 8 - NHSCT General Grounds Maintenance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery
14 Ballyhome Road
Coleraine
BT52 2LU
UK
Telephone: +44 7938178887
E-mail: info@mcauleytreesurgery.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R M Greenkeeper Ltd
14 Kilcronagh Business Park
Cookstown
BT80 9HG
UK
Telephone: +44 2886758971
E-mail: kyle@rmgreenkeepers.com
Fax: +44 2886758771
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 477 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This procurement is a joint procedure and contract award is by a Central Purchasing Body. This contract is not a joint contract, it is a Central Purchasing Body contract operated by Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of the participants listed in I.1. The contracting authority has identified the most economically advantageous tender(s) (MEAT) on the basis of the Price 90% and Social Value Considerations 10%. Compliance with all elements of the Specification and all other requirements as listed in the Tender documentation has been demonstrated. Details of the evaluation process incorporating price and compliance were provided as part of the Tender Evaluation Methodology and Marking Scheme (TEMMS) (SS20b).
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Business Services Organisation
Belfast
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/08/2025