Official UK procurement notice
Provision of pest control services at NWSSP sites
Authority: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought7 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionProvision of pest control services at NWSSP sites
CPV: Bird-scaring cartridges · Facilities management services · Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work · Gritter vehicles · Grounds maintenance services · Landscape gardening services · Landscaping work · Landscaping work for airports · Landscaping work for cemeteries · Landscaping work for gardens · Landscaping work for golf courses · Landscaping work for green areas · +20 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 17 bids on the busiest of 7 lots · 31 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure
7 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Grounds Maintenance ServicesAwarded UK, Wales
Lot #2Tree Care and InspectionsAwarded UK
This Lot involves the provision of planned tree care services to include maintenance, inspection, tree clearing, pruning, and planting. The service will also include a consultation and advice service as and when required.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 2 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
Lot #3Winter ServicesAwarded UK
This Lot involves the provision of winter services to include gritting services, pre-treatment solutions, snow clearance and salt treatment. Suppliers are expected to be able to provide flexible and adjustable solutions to Approved Organisations which include manual and mechanical solutions.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 3 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
Lot #4Fencing (Including Security Fencing)Awarded UK
This Lot involves the provision of fencing services to include safety fencing, security fencing, panel fencing and mesh fencing. It includes the repair of existing fencing and new installations.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 4 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
Lot #5Pest ControlAwarded UK
This Lot involves the provision of pest control services for Approved Organisation premises, in order to keep them free from rodents, birds, insects and other pests. The Supplier shall provide a full suite of pest control measures for dealing with a range of pests encountered by Approved Organisations.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 5 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
Lot #6Invasive Weed ControlAwarded UK
This Lot involves the provision of invasive weed control treatment solutions across a variety of public sector settings.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 6 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
Lot #7Hard Surface LandscapingAwarded UK
This Lot involves the provision of hard surface landscaping across public sector settings. It includes landscaping works for hospitals, parks, gardens, schools, playgrounds, parks, and roads.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 7 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Grounds Maintenance Services | 30% | 60% | 10% | |
| 2 · Tree Care and Inspections | 55% | 30% | 15% | |
| 3 · Winter Services | 55% | 30% | 15% | |
| 4 · Fencing (Including Security Fencing) | 55% | 30% | 15% | |
| 5 · Pest Control | 55% | 30% | 15% | |
| 6 · Invasive Weed Control | 55% | 30% | 15% | |
| 7 · Hard Surface Landscaping | 55% | 30% | 15% |
- Price carries 30–60 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 30 points.
- “Provision of pest control services at NWSSP sites” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 20 Mar 2023, 13:44 GMT
- Last source update
- 10 Jul 2026, 15:05 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 8 Mar 2024 – …
- Authority reference
SSP-MIN-63190- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-065260- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b447Find a Tender
Publisher note: Mini competition via framework SBS10501 (WA Ref:167633)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 8 Mar 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 8 Mar 2024, 13:00 GMT
Timeline
15 Sept 2023 → 10 Jul 2026 · 4 dates- Next notice expected15 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown8 Mar 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened8 Mar 2024, 13:00 GMT
- Notice published107 days ago10 Jul 2026, 15:05 BST
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 25 Jan 2024- Status changed to active25 Jan 2024, 10:30 GMT
- Procurement method changed25 Jan 2024, 10:30 GMT
- Deadline published: 8 Mar 2024, 12:00 GMT25 Jan 2024, 10:30 GMT
- Status changed to complete10 Jun 2025, 14:25 BST
- Procurement method changed10 Jul 2026, 15:05 BST
- Buyer details updated10 Jul 2026, 15:05 BST
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2023-03: 1 release · 20 Mar 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast55 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 19 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £100,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Contract 065260-2026-SSP-MIN-63190-1
- Signed
- 10 Jul 2026
- Value
- £80,856
- Status
- active
Grounds Maintenance Services
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Grounds Maintenance Services
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Grounds Maintenance Services
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Grounds Maintenance Services
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Grounds Maintenance Services
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Grounds Maintenance Services
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Tree Care and Inspections
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Winter Services
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Winter Services
- Signed
- 6 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Grounds Maintenance Services | 17bids · 17 electronic · 1 from abroad | 11 | — | — |
| 2 · Tree Care and Inspections | 14bids · 14 electronic | 10 | — | — |
| 3 · Winter Services | 14bids · 14 electronic | 10 | — | — |
| 4 · Fencing (Including Security Fencing) | 5bids · 5 electronic | 3 | — | — |
| 5 · Pest Control | 12bids · 12 electronic | 7 | — | — |
| 6 · Invasive Weed Control | 12bids · 12 electronic | 10 | — | — |
| 7 · Hard Surface Landscaping | 6bids · 6 electronic | 3 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- NHS Shared Business Services LimitedContracting authorityPublic Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-usHealth
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High CourtReview body
- High Court of England and WalesReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
32 commercial parties on the notice- Anti Graffiti Systems LtdFramework contractor
- Aspire Community Works Community Interest CompanyFramework contractor
- Beaver House Services Ltd t/a Beaver Pest ControlFramework contractor
- Chevron Green Services LtdFramework contractor
- Clearway Gritting LimitedFramework contractor
- Climbers Way Tree Care LimitedFramework contractor
- Contego Environmental Services LtdFramework contractor
- Continental Landscapes LimitedFramework contractor
- Countrywide Environmental LtdFramework contractor
- Countrywide Grounds Maintenance LimitedFramework contractor
Show 22 more suppliers
- Cropper Grounds Maintenance LtdFramework contractor
- Ecolab LtdFramework contractor
- Elite Arborists LtdFramework contractor
- H and J Martin LtdFramework contractor
- H and J Martin LtdFramework contractor
- Henderson and TaylorFramework contractor
- Japanese Knotweed Elimination LtdFramework contractor
- KBH Building Services LtdFramework contractor
- Knotweed Services (UK) LtdFramework contractor
- Mark Walker (Grounds Maintenance) LtdFramework contractor
- Mitie LimitedFramework contractor
- Nurture Landscapes LimitedFramework contractor
- RBS Ground Maintenance LtdFramework contractor
- RSK Environment LtdFramework contractor
- Railscape LimitedFramework contractor
- Red Squirrel Tree Surgery LtdFramework contractor
- RentokilFramework contractor
- Rentokil Initial UK Ltd T/A Rentokil Pest Control UKFramework contractor
- Smarter Services LtdFramework contractor
- The Grounds Care Group (UK) LimitedFramework contractor
- Thompson Tree Services (UK) LtdFramework contractor
- Vermtek LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria