Mowing and Grounds Contract

Summary of the Opportunity

The University of Queensland (UQ) seeks offers for the supply of mowing and grounds maintenance. The primary objective of the work required is to carry out mowing and grounds maintenance at the UQ campus's UQ sites and some UQ remote locations. UQ requires the service to be delivered by applying industry best practices.

Enter into a formal contractual agreement with formalised reporting and KPI structure. The term of the contract is three (3) years with the option to extend for another two years (1+1) on an annual review basis.

Background and Objectives

UQ currently has a mix of in-house mowing and grounds services and contracted services. The intention is to approach the open market and select a contractor to implement and deliver a comprehensive scheduled and reactive mowing and grounds service that will enhance the presentation of the UQ campuses and sites.

The contractor will be required to manage all sites including remote sites. Gatton Campus is offered as a separate portion.

The contracted component of the mowing and grounds service is for some or all of the following UQ sites:

St Lucia Campus

Gatton Campus

Herston Campus

Pinjarra Hills

Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence

Moreton Bay Research Station

Long Pocket

Ipswich

GP Super Clinic

Bundaberg

Rockhampton

Hervey Bay

About UQ

UQ is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research universities. For more than a century, UQ has educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge and leadership for a better world. Further information about UQ is set out in the following links:

• About UQ
• UQ Fast Facts
• UQ Strategic Plan 2022-2025
• Please view UQ Supplier Standards here

From 10:00 a.m. on 11th October 2023, interested suppliers can register to view the tender documents and submit an offer on the UQProcure platform here.

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