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CTO85 - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 2024
Grassing services
Grounds maintenance services
Hedge trimming
+4 more
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published6
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
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Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 19:50 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
6lots
2 published CPV families
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£40,488,115
2 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
3 bids
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 71)
Based on 210 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
20.57%
Typical Bids Received
3 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Historical record: WATTS GROUP LIMITED has won 3 previous contracts with this contracting authority in this category.
Procurement history indicates repeat engagement with this buyer in this sector. All competitions remain open to qualifying tenderers.
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 71)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
| Supplier | Awards won in sector | Total awarded value | Avg. winning discount |
|---|---|---|---|
RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLPCRN: OC309402 | 29 contracts | £9,392,309,132 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITEDCRN: 02165592 | 25 contracts | £1,985,345,461 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
AECOM LIMITEDCRN: 01846493 | 18 contracts | £6,455,289,814 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
| 17 contracts | £63,707,314 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 16 contracts | £21,134,049,470 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
WSP UK LimitedCRN: 01383511 | 15 contracts | £7,163,520,453 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Marsh LimitedCRN: 01507274 | 13 contracts | £14,945,105 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
| 12 contracts | £4,161,951,706 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 11 contracts | £2,535,366,638 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITEDCRN: 00688424 | 11 contracts | £2,297,659,139 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Evidence coverage
8/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
| Published procedure | Published value | Matching evidence |
|---|---|---|
Mechanical & Electrical Framework - NINHMF (NPC) LIMITED · 24 Aug 2026, 15:44 BST | £500,000,000 | same CPV family same region |
Electrical Testing – Fixed Wiring, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Maintenance of Emergency LightingNorthern Health and Social Care Trust · 25 Aug 2026, 13:39 BST | £16,904,331 | same CPV family same region |
Technical Support Services 2026Procurement for Housing · 2 Sept 2026, 14:08 BST | £260,000,000 | same CPV family same region |
SCAPE Construction Works and Services FrameworkSCAPE PROCURE LIMITED · 25 Aug 2026, 08:28 BST | £8,000,000,000 | same CPV family same region |
Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire: Tree Surgery and Tree Surveyingthe Education Authority · 28 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST | £6,400,000 | same CPV family same region |
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Northern Ireland Housing Executive: "CTO85 - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 2024". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 6 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Northern Ireland Housing Executive | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Northern Ireland Housing Executive. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
4Bids / Report (median)
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
LANDSCAPING CENTRE LTDTop vendor: 53% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 227 active published awards; 222 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 71):
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable Value | Avg. Price Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANDSCAPING CENTRE LTD | 4 wins | £26,191,014 | — |
| WATTS GROUP LIMITED | 3 wins | £329,025 | — |
| Cogan Shackleton | 3 wins | £270,000 | — |
| CLIVE RICHARDSON LIMITED | 2 wins | £14,297,101 | — |
| ARMSTRONG YORK ASBESTOS ENVIRONMENTAL LTD | 2 wins | £5,026,810 | — |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityNorthern Ireland Housing Executive | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published22 Mar 2024, 13:45 GMT | Last source update22 Mar 2024, 13:45 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationGrassing services, Grounds maintenance services, Hedge trimming, Horticultural services, Landscape gardening services, Weed-clearance services, Weed-killing services | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03a447 | ||
What is being bought
This requirement includes, but may not be limited to: • Grass Cutting • Litter lifting • Grass Edging • Informal Grass Cutting • Wildflower Cutting • Weed and Moss Control • Shrub/Herbaceous Bed Maintenance • Seasonal Bed Maintenance • Hedge Maintenance • Young Tree Maintenance • Hard Surface Weed and Moss Control • Culverts • Inspections for holes, ruts and tracks • and any other works deemed included by Client. Refer to the Procurement Documentation for full details. The Lot Contracts associated with this Competition will deliver measurable social value outcomes in accordance with Procurement Policy Note 01/21 – Scoring Social Value. The successful Economic Operator(s) will be required to support the Contracting Authority's social value objectives arising from this Procurement. Accordingly, Contract performance conditions and/or Award Criteria may relate, in particular, to social value.
What changed
From the official release history
- Official notice release published
22 Mar 2024, 13:45 GMT - Status changed to complete
7 Mar 2024, 12:09 GMT - Official notice release published
7 Mar 2024, 12:09 GMT - Official notice release published
1 Dec 2023, 14:29 GMT - tender value changed
1 Dec 2023, 14:24 GMT - Status changed to published status
1 Dec 2023, 14:24 GMT - Official notice release published
1 Dec 2023, 14:24 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
1 Dec 2023, 14:24 GMT - Published value updated to £7,669,139
26 Oct 2023, 11:21 BST - Official notice release published
26 Oct 2023, 11:21 BST - Submission deadline changed to 27 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
26 Oct 2023, 11:21 BST - Published value updated to £28,566,581
25 Oct 2023, 12:56 BST - Status changed to active
25 Oct 2023, 12:56 BST - Official notice release published
25 Oct 2023, 12:56 BST - Submission deadline changed to 24 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
25 Oct 2023, 12:56 BST - Status changed to planned
9 Feb 2023, 12:13 GMT - Official notice release published
9 Feb 2023, 12:13 GMT - Buyer information updated
9 Feb 2023, 12:13 GMT
Lots and requirements (6)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Belfast 1 North, West, Shankill and Lisburn DairyfarmcancelledPublished valueNot publishedThis requirement includes, but may not be limited to: • Grass Cutting • Litter lifting • Grass Edging • Informal Grass Cutting • Wildflower Cutting • Weed and Moss Control • Shrub/Herbaceous Bed Maintenance • Seasonal Bed Maintenance • Hedge Maintenance • Young Tree Maintenance • Hard Surface Weed and Moss Control • Culverts • Inspections for holes, ruts and tracks • and any other works deemed included by Client. Refer to the Procurement Documentation for full details. The Lot Contracts associated with this Competition will deliver measurable social value outcomes in accordance with Procurement Policy Note 01/21 – Scoring Social Value. The successful Economic Operator(s) will be required to support the Contracting Authority's social value objectives arising from this Procurement. Accordingly, Contract performance conditions and/or Award Criteria may relate, in particular, to social value.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Belfast 2 South, East and Lisburn Antrim StreetcancelledPublished valueNot publishedThis requirement includes, but may not be limited to: • Grass Cutting • Litter lifting • Grass Edging • Informal Grass Cutting • Wildflower Cutting • Weed and Moss Control • Shrub/Herbaceous Bed Maintenance • Seasonal Bed Maintenance • Hedge Maintenance • Young Tree Maintenance • Hard Surface Weed and Moss Control • Culverts • Inspections for holes, ruts and tracks • and any other works deemed included by Client. Refer to the Procurement Documentation for full details. The Lot Contracts associated with this Competition will deliver measurable social value outcomes in accordance with Procurement Policy Note 01/21 – Scoring Social Value. The successful Economic Operator(s) will be required to support the Contracting Authority's social value objectives arising from this Procurement. Accordingly, Contract performance conditions and/or Award Criteria may relate, in particular, to social value.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3North 1 East AreacancelledPublished valueNot publishedThis requirement includes, but may not be limited to: • Grass Cutting • Litter lifting • Grass Edging • Informal Grass Cutting • Wildflower Cutting • Weed and Moss Control • Shrub/Herbaceous Bed Maintenance • Seasonal Bed Maintenance • Hedge Maintenance • Young Tree Maintenance • Hard Surface Weed and Moss Control • Culverts • Inspections for holes, ruts and tracks • and any other works deemed included by Client. Refer to the Procurement Documentation for full details. The Lot Contracts associated with this Competition will deliver measurable social value outcomes in accordance with Procurement Policy Note 01/21 – Scoring Social Value. The successful Economic Operator(s) will be required to support the Contracting Authority's social value objectives arising from this Procurement. Accordingly, Contract performance conditions and/or Award Criteria may relate, in particular, to social value.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #4South 1 North Down and Ards and South DowncancelledPublished valueNot publishedThis requirement includes, but may not be limited to: • Grass Cutting • Litter lifting • Grass Edging • Informal Grass Cutting • Wildflower Cutting • Weed and Moss Control • Shrub/Herbaceous Bed Maintenance • Seasonal Bed Maintenance • Hedge Maintenance • Young Tree Maintenance • Hard Surface Weed and Moss Control • Culverts • Inspections for holes, ruts and tracks • and any other works deemed included by Client. Refer to the Procurement Documentation for full details. The Lot Contracts associated with this Competition will deliver measurable social value outcomes in accordance with Procurement Policy Note 01/21 – Scoring Social Value. The successful Economic Operator(s) will be required to support the Contracting Authority's social value objectives arising from this Procurement. Accordingly, Contract performance conditions and/or Award Criteria may relate, in particular, to social value.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 5 · #5South 2 South AreacancelledPublished valueNot publishedThis requirement includes, but may not be limited to: • Grass Cutting • Litter lifting • Grass Edging • Informal Grass Cutting • Wildflower Cutting • Weed and Moss Control • Shrub/Herbaceous Bed Maintenance • Seasonal Bed Maintenance • Hedge Maintenance • Young Tree Maintenance • Hard Surface Weed and Moss Control • Culverts • Inspections for holes, ruts and tracks • and any other works deemed included by Client. Refer to the Procurement Documentation for full details. The Lot Contracts associated with this Competition will deliver measurable social value outcomes in accordance with Procurement Policy Note 01/21 – Scoring Social Value. The successful Economic Operator(s) will be required to support the Contracting Authority's social value objectives arising from this Procurement. Accordingly, Contract performance conditions and/or Award Criteria may relate, in particular, to social value.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 6 · #6South 3 South West Area and Mid UlstercancelledPublished valueNot publishedThis requirement includes, but may not be limited to: • Grass Cutting • Litter lifting • Grass Edging • Informal Grass Cutting • Wildflower Cutting • Weed and Moss Control • Shrub/Herbaceous Bed Maintenance • Seasonal Bed Maintenance • Hedge Maintenance • Young Tree Maintenance • Hard Surface Weed and Moss Control • Culverts • Inspections for holes, ruts and tracks • and any other works deemed included by Client. Refer to the Procurement Documentation for full details. The Lot Contracts associated with this Competition will deliver measurable social value outcomes in accordance with Procurement Policy Note 01/21 – Scoring Social Value. The successful Economic Operator(s) will be required to support the Contracting Authority's social value objectives arising from this Procurement. Accordingly, Contract performance conditions and/or Award Criteria may relate, in particular, to social value.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
22 Mar 2024, 13:45 GMT - Award active
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Signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · £7,516,492 - Contract active
Signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · £10,752,161 - Contract active
Signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · £4,666,006 - Contract active
Signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · £6,780,609 - Contract active
Signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · £4,971,857 - Contract active
Signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · £5,800,990
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards CLIVE RICHARDSON LIMITED Not published · Not published · active LANDSCAPING CENTRE LTD Not published · Not published · active LANDSCAPING CENTRE LTD Not published · Not published · active CLIVE RICHARDSON LIMITED Not published · Not published · active LANDSCAPING CENTRE LTD Not published · Not published · active LANDSCAPING CENTRE LTD Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Belfast 1 (North, West, Shankill) and Lisburn Dairyfarm £7,516,492 · signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · active Belfast 2 (South, East) and Lisburn Antrim Street £10,752,161 · signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · active North 1 (East Area) £4,666,006 · signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · active South 1 (North Down and Ards and South Down) £6,780,609 · signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · active South 2 (South Area) £4,971,857 · signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · active South 3 (South West Area and Mid Ulster) £5,800,990 · signed 13 Mar 2024, 00:00 GMT · active |
Bid statistics bids: 2 (lot 1) electronicBids: 2 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 2 (lot 1) smeBids: 2 (lot 1) bids: 2 (lot 2) electronicBids: 2 (lot 2) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 2 (lot 2) smeBids: 2 (lot 2) bids: 2 (lot 3) electronicBids: 2 (lot 3) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 2 (lot 3) smeBids: 2 (lot 3) bids: 2 (lot 4) electronicBids: 2 (lot 4) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 4) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 2 (lot 4) smeBids: 2 (lot 4) bids: 3 (lot 5) electronicBids: 3 (lot 5) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 5) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 3 (lot 5) smeBids: 3 (lot 5) bids: 3 (lot 6) electronicBids: 3 (lot 6) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 6) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 3 (lot 6) smeBids: 3 (lot 6) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Contracting authority GB-FTS-418Documents (0)
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