Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd2-dd20-7022-8fcb-ae65ea90c006/fusion21-grounds-maintenance-framework-2026-30 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Fusion21 Grounds Maintenance Framework (2026-30) [Fusion 21 Foundation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/fusion-21-foundation) Estimated value £85,000,000 Published 17 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 4 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Fusion21 has conducted a competitive tendering procedure to establish a 4-year framework for Grounds Maintenance. The framework will cover the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services for participating contracting authorities in the United Kingdom (all ITL Level 1 regions), in accordance with the objectives and requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). The scope includes but is not limited to: - Routine and reactive grass cutting, lawncare, and turf management. - Maintenance of hedges, shrubs, flowerbeds, and seasonal planting. - Weed control, including the use of approved herbicides and environmentally sustainable alternatives. - Tree Maintenance, pruning and arboriculture works. - Litter picking, leaf clearance, and general grounds tidiness. - Winter services, such as gritting and snow clearance (where applicable). - Associated inspections, reporting and compliance with relevant health and safety and environmental standards. Following evaluation of tenders in accordance with the published award criteria, Fusion21 intends to appoint a number of suppliers to the framework across the relevant regions. Details of the successful suppliers are set out in this contract award notice (2026/S 000-043059). The framework agreement is expected to commence on 8 June 2026.The framework will operate for a period of four years. ## CPV classification Grounds maintenance services Landscaping work Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work Horticultural services Planting and maintenance services of green areas Sports fields maintenance services Tree pruning and hedge trimming Snow-clearing services Ice-clearing services Pest-control services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-060b4a-2026-09-17T14:12:22+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-060b4a-2026-09-17T14:12:22+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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