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Grounds Support Services

Royal Hospital Chelsea

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Royal Hospital Chelsea

Buyer Address: Royal Hospital Road, London, UKI33, SW3 4SR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jonathan Clarke

Contact Email: jonathan.clarke@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

Contact Telephone: 02078815436

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
225000.0 GBP
Gross: 225000 GBP
Published
19 Dec 2025, 14:33
Deadline
09 Feb 2026, 10:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
77300000 - Horticultural services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084971-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 225,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-02-23T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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