Grounds Maintenance

The contract will cover the delivery of planned and response grounds maintenance services, including (but not limited to) formal and informal grass cutting and removal of arisings; weed and moss control; maintenance of litter-free rough grass, planted woodland, and hard/landscaped areas; cutting of wildflower areas; litter lifting; cleaning of river beds and culverts (including grills); hedge trimming; seasonal bedding and works to herbaceous borders; and inspections and reporting of defects such as holes, ruts and tracks. The contract will also include reactive and response works, including the planting of new and replacement trees, shrubs, hedges and bulbs; trimming and pruning of shrub beds; the design of landscape features; the design, planting, establishment and maintenance of bedding schemes; bonfire removal and post-burn clearance; associated reinstatement works; and any other works as instructed by the Client. In addition, the contract will include associated inspection, survey and design services across NIHE properties. The appointed contractor(s) will be responsible for delivering a fully managed service, including the provision of labour, materials, supervision, customer liaison, and full compliance with all statutory and health and safety requirements. The contract is expected to be segmented into 6 lots. The content of this notice is indicative only and subject to change.