Grounds Maintenance

Bidders are required to demonstrate an average annual turnover that meets or exceeds the following threshold, based on the lot(s) they are bidding for: • Lot 1: Minimum turnover requirement – £2.25 million • Lot 2: Minimum turnover requirement – £2.25 million • Lot 3: Minimum turnover requirement – £2.25 million • Lot 4: Minimum turnover requirement – £2.25 million If a bidder is applying for more than one lot, the turnover requirement will be aggregated. For example: • Bidding for 2 lots = minimum turnover requirement of £4.5 million • Bidding for all 4 lots = minimum turnover requirement of £9 million This reflects the increased financial and delivery risk associated with delivering multiple lots concurrently. Bidders must provide the following to demonstrate financial standing: • Audited or independently reviewed accounts for the most recent 2 financial years • Confirmation of annual turnover for those years Where accounts are not available (e.g. due to recent incorporation), alternative evidence may be accepted, such as: • Parent company guarantee • Bank letter of support • Insurance documents • Management accounts • References from other contracting authorities If a bidder does not meet the turnover threshold but can provide alternative evidence of financial stability, Hafod reserves the right to carry out an objective risk-based assessment in line with Regulation 24 of the Procurement Act 2023. This may include, but is not limited to: • Credit rating reports (e.g. Dun & Bradstreet, Experian) • Liquidity ratios or net current assets • Evidence of financial backing This approach is intended to support SMEs and newer entities while protecting the Authority’s commercial interests. Hafod reserves the right to: • Seek clarification on any financial information provided • Reject bids that fail to meet the financial requirements or demonstrate unacceptable risk

Must hold a commercial waste licence or be able to achieve prior to start of contract Must hold a recognised Certificate of Competence, which involve passing foundational PA1 module/level 2 award in Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides and other relevant PA units.