Grounds Maintenance Contract
Marlow Town Council · Local authority
In brief
Marlow Town Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance and waste work (South East).
The estimated value is £255,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 11:59pm, Tuesday 22 September 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Monday 5 October 2026
Tender documents
- Tender documents · PDF
What the notice says
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- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Tuesday 22 September 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| General Grounds Maintenance 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversGeneral grounds maintenance, including verges, open spaces and pathways. Services include grass cutting and trimming, maintenance of hedges, verges, trees and shrubs and Rights of Way clearance, together with associated services identified in the specification. Tenderers applying for Lot 1 will be required to demonstrate how they will maintain the Council's verges, open spaces and paths, including how biodiversity will be encouraged while maintaining a tidy appearance where it matters and ensuring safety for all. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Waste and street cleansing | £150,000 |
| Cemetery Maintenance 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversCemetery maintenance. The contractor will be required to maintain the cemetery in accordance with the specification and ensure that the space remains suitable for quiet reflection and remembrance and is respectful and inclusive for all. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Waste and street cleansing | £55,000 |
| May Balfour Gardens Maintenance 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversMay Balfour Gardens maintenance. The contractor will be required to maintain May Balfour Gardens with care and respect at all times. Maintenance work must be carried out sensitively to minimise disruption to visitors and protect the peaceful nature of the site. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Waste and street cleansing | £30,000 |
| Waste Management 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversWaste management and bin clearance. The contractor will be required to ensure that bins are collected in a timely manner and that collected waste is appropriately managed. Tenderers must demonstrate how they will minimise the environmental impact of the service. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Waste and street cleansing | £20,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 074698-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 075265-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 074698-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 August 2026, last updated 7 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.