Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-1325-71ed-9045-87373e28af60/tender-for-the-provision-of-landscape-and-grounds-maintenance-services cancelled GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender for the Provision of Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Services [Manchester Metropolitan University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-metropolitan-university) Estimated value Not stated Published 6 Aug 2015 Deadline Closed 30 Oct 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender - Background to the University The Manchester Metropolitan University, (the University), is the largest campus-based undergraduate University in the UK. Locally, it is a major economic contributor, with 37,000 students and 4,300 staff. The University has two main campuses located at Crewe and Manchester. Our mission is to be the UK’s leading University for world-class professionals. A University places its students first by providing a learning environment that promotes and supports employability by producing effective and independent learners. Our expertise, research and other resources will support the social and economic development of the region and we promote, facilitate the achievement of good social mobility for our graduates. The University Estates Directorate, as part of the Services Group, provides a world class built environment to underpin the Universities mission. We aim to be in the upper quartile rating for services (Student Barometer) and rigorously benchmark our services to identifying best practises to raise the standards of service delivery. - Background to the Requirement The MMU estate is a varied portfolio of more than 30 buildings across two distinct campus areas in central Manchester and Crewe. The University Estates Directorate has the responsibility to provide a first class environment for our students; key to this is ensuring that our grounds are safe, maintained to a high standard and well presented. The contractor in compliance with the associated Contract Work Standards issued, will achieve this in a flexible manner in support of site access or working time restrictions that may apply in support of the University learning, business and student accommodation requirements. The key objectives of this contract are summarised under the following categories: ### Soft landscaping Includes all grassed areas, green roofs, existing plantings and trees. All areas are to be well maintained in a healthy condition and the creation of a visually attractive landscape is crucial. The Birley wetland area must also be kept free from weeds, litter in order to create a diverse and rich new aquatic habitat. In addition, all identified interior and courtyard plantings will be similarly maintained, with soil levels topped up and ensuring they are watered regularly. ### Grounds Maintenance All tarmac and paved or blocked areas must be well maintained in an attractive, accessible and open condition. They should be free from weeds, invasive growth, graffiti, spillage or chewing gum. During severe, cold weather, all identified hard landscaping areas (including vehicle routes) are to be gritted and maintained to high level, to ensure the environment remains a safe to users. ### Waste management All litter, cigarette ends and discarded debris should be removed daily. Waste management, also includes daily removal of waste refuse from bi... Additional information: In order to be considered for participation, Suppliers must complete and return one electronic copy of the pre-qualification questionnaire, which can be downloaded from the University"s e-tendering system, Intend, wed link below: [in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/home](http://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/home) If this is the first Manchester Metropolitan University tender that you are expressing interest in, you will be required to register your company details, before being able to access any documents. The pre-qualification questionnaire must be completed and submitted electronically via the Intend Supplier Portal by 12 oclock Monday 7th September 2015. ### Delivery Notes The pre-qualification questionnaire must be completed and submitted electronically via the Intend Supplier Portal by 12 oclock Monday 7th September 2015. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Grounds maintenance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a4d9c51d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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