Grounds maintenance tenders and contracts in Northern Ireland
There are 5 live grounds maintenance tenders in Northern Ireland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers landscaping, grass cutting, tree surgery and parks maintenance contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 5 live grounds maintenance tenders in Northern Ireland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3.5 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 4 of 5 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live grounds maintenance tenders in Northern Ireland
- National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland CreationTHE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTYNorthern Ireland£50kCloses ClosedSME
- RFQ2026/39 - Supply and Installation of steel post and wire Fencing PEACEPLUS PEAT+Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Northern Ireland£30kCloses 3 daysSME
- Tender 57/2026 - 2G, 3G & Polymeric Sports Surface Assessment, Maintenance & Renovation Works District Wide, 2026/27 to 2027/28Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Northern Ireland£120kCloses 4 daysSME
- ID 6639115 - DAERA - NIEA and DfI Rivers - Habitat Improvement Works using Truxor Amphibious VehicleNorthern Ireland Environment AgencyNorthern Ireland£295kCloses 11 days
- Tender for the Supply and Maintenance of Floral ContainersArds and North Down Borough CouncilNorthern Ireland£300kCloses 28 daysSME
03Who is buying
- Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 2 live tenders
- THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY 1 live tender
- Northern Ireland Environment Agency 1 live tender
- Ards and North Down Borough Council 1 live tender
04Grounds maintenance contracts: common questions
How many grounds maintenance tenders are live in Northern Ireland?
5 right now, from 4 public buyers, with 4 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in grounds maintenance contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win grounds maintenance contracts?
Often, yes. 4 of the 5 live tenders in Northern Ireland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Cleaning & facilities
Cleaning and facilities contracts are often won on price per square metre and quality checks. Buyers commonly ask for public liability insurance of £5m or more, COSHH procedures and, increasingly, social value commitments such as paying the Real Living Wage.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.