Stonewater Limited is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
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| Title: | Regional Grounds Maintenance (Multiple Lots) |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Stonewater Limited |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | Tendering is open for multiple grounds maintenance providers to cover 17 regional lots across different local authorities. Each lot has a distinct annual value depending on its size. Bidders may submit tenders for one or more lots but can be awarded a maximum of two lots, in accordance with the evaluation criteria outlined in the tender documents. This is an open tender requiring compliance with the stated Conditions of Participation, along with submission of responses to the quality questions and pricing schedules by the deadline. The tender period will run for just over seven weeks, during which bidders are expected to visit the sites they intend to bid for as part of the process. |
| Published: | 12/09/2025 15:59 |
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Scope
Description: Tendering is open for multiple grounds maintenance providers to cover 17 regional lots across different local authorities. Each lot has a distinct annual value depending on its size. Bidders may submit tenders for one or more lots but can be awarded a maximum of two lots, in accordance with the evaluation criteria outlined in the tender documents.
This is an open tender requiring compliance with the stated Conditions of Participation, along with submission of responses to the quality questions and pricing schedules by the deadline. The tender period will run for just over seven weeks, during which bidders are expected to visit the sites they intend to bid for as part of the process.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Whetstone:-Grounds-maintenance-services./GH428SYV26
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/GH428SYV26
Total value (estimated):
GBP 12,053,000 including VAT
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lots
Lot Lot 1 : South East
Description: Lot 1 - South East. Includes the following local authorities:
ADUR
BRIGHTON AND HOVE
CRAWLEY
EASTBOURNE
HASTINGS
HORSHAM
LEWES
MID SUSSEX
REIGATE AND BANSTEAD
TANDRIDGE
WEALDON
Value (estimated):
GBP 458,600 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/04/2027 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Questions / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 2 : Southampton & Eastleigh
Description: Lot 2 - Southampton & Eastleigh. Includes the following local authorities:
EASTLEIGH
SOUTHAMPTON
Value (estimated):
GBP 297,400 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/04/2027 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 3 : New Forest & BCP
Description: Lot 3 - New Forest & BCP. Includes the following local authorities:
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE (one merged authority replaces individual authorities Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
NEW FOREST
Value (estimated):
GBP 548,250 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/04/2027 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written Bid / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 4 : South West
Description: Lot 4 - South West. Includes the following local authorities:
CITY OF BRISTOL
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
Value (estimated):
GBP 2,215,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written Bid Submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 8 : Devon
Description: Lot 8 - Devon. Includes the following local authorities:
EAST DEVON
EXETER
MID DEVON
TEIGNBRIDGE
TORBAY
Value (estimated):
GBP 270,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written Bid submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 9 : Somerset
Description: Lot 9 - SOMERSET
MENDIP (now Somerset, consisting of old authorities Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West, Taunton Deane, South Somerset)
NORTH SOMERSET
SEDGEMOOR (now Somerset, consisting of old authorities Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West, Taunton Deane, South Somerset)
TAUNTON AND DEAN (now Somerset, consisting of old authorities Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West, Taunton Deane, South Somerset)
SOUTH SOMERSET (now Somerset, consisting of old authorities Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West, Taunton Deane, South Somerset)
Value (estimated):
GBP 2,175,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
31/08/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written bid / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 10 : Dorset
Description: Lot 10 - DORSET. Includes the following local authorities:
EAST DORSET (Now Dorset, consisting of old authorities of East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland)
NORTH DORSET (Now Dorset, consisting of old authorities of East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland)
PURBECK (Now Dorset, consisting of old authorities of East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland)
WEST DORSET (Now Dorset, consisting of old authorities of East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland)
WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND (Now Dorset, consisting of old authorities OF East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland)
Value (estimated):
GBP 900,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Quality bid submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 11 : West Sussex & Surrey
Description: LOT 11 SOUTH EAST. Includes the following local authorities:
ARUN
CHICHESTER
GUILDFORD
RUSHMOOR
WAVERLY
WORTHING
Value (estimated):
GBP 580,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written Bid submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 12 : Hampshire
Description: LOT 12 HAMPSHIRE. Includes the following local authorities:
TEST VALLEY
BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE
FAREHAM
GOSPORT
HAVANT
PORTSMOUTH
WINCHESTER
EAST HAMPSHIRE
Value (estimated):
GBP 680,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written Bid submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 13 : Berkshire
Description: LOT 13 BERKSHIRE. Includes the following local authorities:
WEST BERKSHIRE
BRACKNELL FOREST
READING
WOKINGHAM
Value (estimated):
GBP 615,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written Bid submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Submission / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 14 : Oxfordshire
Description: LOT 14 OXFORDSHIRE. Includes the following local authorities:
CHERWELL
OXFORD
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE
VALE OF THE WHITE HORSE
WEST OXFORDSHIRE
Value (estimated):
GBP 810,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written Bid submittion / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 15 : Milton Keynes & W.Northamptonshire
Description: LOT 15 MILTON KEYNES & W.NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. Includes the following local authorities:
MILTON KEYNES
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE (replaces old authorities Northampton, south Northamptonshire & Daventry)
Value (estimated):
GBP 198,750 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: written bid submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: pricing schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 16 : Bedfordshire
Description: LOT 16 BEDFORDSHIRE. Includes the following local authorities:
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LUTON
Value (estimated):
GBP 948,750 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: written bid submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: pricing schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 17 : East of England
Description: LOT 17 EAST OF ENGLAND. NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE. Includes the following local authorities:
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE
WEST SUFFOLK (replaces old authorities Forest Heath & St Edmunds bury)
Value (estimated):
GBP 202,500 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written bid submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 18 : East Of England & East Midlands
Description: LOT 18 EAST ENGLAND & EAST MIDLANDS. Includes the following local authorities:
EAST CAMBRIDGE
HUNTINGDONSHIRE
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE (replaces old authorities Corby, East Northamptonshire, Kettering & Wellingborough)
RUTLAND
Value (estimated):
GBP 191,250 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written bid / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 19 : East Midlands
Description: LOT 19 EAST MIDLANDS. Includes the following local authorities:
AMBER VALLEY
ASHFIELD
BLABY
CHARNWOOD
DERBY
HARBOROUGH
HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH
LEICESTER
MELTON
NEWARK AND SHERWOOD
NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE
NOTTINGHAM
NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH
OADBY AND WIGSTON
RUGBY
RUSHCLIFFE
Value (estimated):
GBP 532,500 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written bid submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Lot Lot 20 : Yorkshire & Humber
Description: LOT 20 YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER. Includes the following local authorities:
BRADFORD
CALDERDALE
DONCASTER
HIGH PEAK
KIRKLESS
LEEDS
NORTH YORKSHIRE & SELBY (replaces old authorities Craven, Hambleton, Harrogate, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Scarborough, Selby)
ROTHERHAM
WAKEFIELD
Value (estimated):
GBP 430,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
CPV Classifications:
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/08/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Written Submission / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing schedule / Weighting: 40
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation: Full details are set out in the tender documents.
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 20/10/2025 Time: 16:00Tender submission deadline: 03/11/2025 Time: 12;00
Submission address and any special instructions: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R76E7S735X
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 29/05/2026
Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Contracting authority
Stonewater Limited, PVMT-4274-HPBN
Suite C, Lancaster House,, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, Whetstone, LE8 6EP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1384471065, Email: Gemma.wheatley@stonewater.org
Contact: Gemma Wheatley
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None