Grounds Support Services
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
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Lots
1
Published
19 Dec 2025
Description
Please note that this advert will be closed on 19th January 2026. No further expressions of interest will be accepted after this date. The Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) is a 66-acre historic institution providing sheltered accommodation and care for some 300 retired soldiers, known as In-Pensioners. It ensures Army veterans are provided with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and safeguards their historic home, their grounds, and their gardens for the veterans of tomorrow. The RHC require a professional experienced horticultural contractor with experienced operational staff and own equipment to support its Grounds maintenance team and gardening operations. To maintain an excellent level of presentation within the grounds and gardens of the RHC at as high a standard as possible that befits an institution of national and international importance. Supporting reasonable managerial requests. Supporting horticultural requirements of the RHC Major Events program including but not limited to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Responsible for own Health & Safety and of those affected by contractor's acts or omissions.
Scope
- Reference
- RHC-18
- Total value
- £225,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 24 Feb 2026 to 23 Feb 2029
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 77300000
- Contract locations
- London, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
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Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Please note that this advert will be closed on 19th January 2026. No further expressions of interest will be accepted after this date. Must have "Find a tender" Registration Number in order for the issue of the ITT document. The ITT will not be issued without this.
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 09 Feb 2026, 10:00 am
- Submission address
- Please email jonathan.clarke@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to request the invitation to tender document. Must have "Find a tender" Registration Number in order for the issue of the ITT document. The ITT will not be issued without this. www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk (Not to be used for submission)
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure