Award

Grounds Maintenance - South West

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2025 at 11:15

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland sought suppliers for a grounds maintenance contract across multiple sites in the South West of Scotland, including Dumfries, Galloway, and Ayrshire. This procurement, described under CPV code 77314000, falls within the services category and followed the open procedure. The tender process, initiated in February 2025, proceeded through a series of bids before resulting in contracts awarded on 20th May 2025. The procurement was divided into three lots, with each lot ultimately awarded to Galloway Groundworks Ltd. The organisation responsible for the procurement process was Historic Environment Scotland, a national or federal agency based in Edinburgh, with key administrative functions focused on conservation, heritage, tourism, and the built environment.

This tender offers potential for business growth to companies involved in grounds maintenance, such as those specialising in landscape management, environmental services, and horticultural enterprises. The procurement necessitated suppliers to meet stringent quality criteria, including skills of workers, health and safety, and environmental policies, alongside competitive pricing. Galloway Groundworks Ltd, as a small or medium-sized enterprise, demonstrated capability in these areas and secured all three lots. Businesses that meet these requirements and possess the capacity to provide services across different geographical locations stand a strong chance of successfully competing in similar procurement opportunities. The recurring nature of the contract, with provisions for potential extensions, presents ongoing avenues for business growth and impact.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance - South West

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland is looking for a supplier/s to provide grounds maintenance services at multiple sites, split into 3 lots, across the South West.

Lot Information

Dumfries

Please see Specification and supporting documents for full requirements

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, there is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years to be reviewed annually.

Galloway

Please see Specification and supporting documents for full requirements

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years are up, there is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years which will be reviewed annually.

Ayrshire

Please see Specification and supporting documents for full requirements

Renewal: After the initial 2 years, the contract will be available for a 2 year extension which will be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023794-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,974 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used up then the contract will be re-tendered in 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALLOWAY GROUNDWORKS

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