AwardedAwarded 2 March 2026
Grounds Support Services
Royal Hospital Chelsea · NHS and health
In brief
Royal Hospital Chelsea awarded grounds maintenance work to Tobyn Burnett Gardens Limited on 2 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £225,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, starting 24 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Tobyn Burnett Gardens Limited (SME) 5 bids received | £272,000 | Awarded 2 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 084971-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 018607-2026
About the buyer
Royal Hospital ChelseaLast 12 months
Procurements
4Awards
4Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance
- Tobyn Burnett Gardens Limited1 contract
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From notice 084971-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 19 December 2025, last updated 2 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.