TfGM Landscaping Services 2026

GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUSTcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-068c70Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids

Estimated value

£815k

works

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

28 Apr 2026

Deadline 25 May 2026

Description

TfGM is looking to establish a new contract for a single supplier to provide landscaping requirements across its estate. TfGM oversees facilities management at 60 sites throughout the 10 Councils of Greater Manchester. Its varied portfolio encompasses 22 bus stations, one railway station, 14 railway car parks, two logistics facilities and warehouses, the Leigh Guided Busway (LEGB), as well as multiple roundabouts. The Tenderer must be able to provide the services themselves or via a suitable subcontractor that they will manage and be responsible for during the contract term. The Tenderer shall provide all labour, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to carry out the services described within this document. Works shall include, but are not limited to, grass cutting, shrub and hedge maintenance, weed control, hard‑surface cleansing, litter removal, arboriculture tasks, seasonal planting, and general landscape upkeep. All services must be delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, industry best practice, and agreed performance standards. This is a 3+1+1 year contract, leading to a potential 5 years contract duration. Please note that TUPE may be a requirement on this tender and Tenderers will be required to complete two separate pricing schedules, one including proposed TUPE costs in the overall cost AND one excluding (or without) them. TfGM will determine whether TUPE applies or not after the bids have been received and prior to moderation and award. This will be communicated to all Tenderers that have bid, at this point and will confirm which pricing schedule will be used. TfGM's decision will be based on the facts as to which TfGM believe is the correct basis to moderate the commercial element of bids on (i.e. the TUPE Included price or the TUPE Excluded price). Any Tenderer wishing to submit a response to this tender must ensure that they are registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP). TfGM reserves the right to amend award criteria in this procurement under section 24(1) of the Procurement Act 2023.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-068c70
Total value
£815,000 excluding VAT
£978,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
02 Jul 2026 to 02 Jul 2029
Possible extension to 02 Jul 2031

There are x2 single year extensions available and will be taken up if required.

Main category
works
CPV classifications
45112700
Contract locations
North West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Commercialcost60.00%
Technical including Social Valuequality40.00%

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
25 May 2026, 2:00 pm
Submission address
TfGM are using Pro-Contract / The Chest for the management of this procurement. This is where the tender documents will be held and where Tenderers must submit their bids. The Pro-Contract ref number is DN798584 and this will open at 1pm on 28/04/2026. Tenderers that express an interest will get access to the tender documents automatically. If interested Tenderers are not registered already on this e-sourcing portal, we recommend that they do so as soon as possible. Here is the link to register https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure