Planning

Grounds Maintenance 2026-29

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Grounds Maintenance 2026-29" is currently in the planning stage, headed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a regional or local authority in the UK. This involves maintaining grounds across various locations such as Lewis, Harris, Uist, and Barra. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on grounds maintenance services, and is governed by legal basis 32014L0024. The total value is estimated at £900,000. Potential suppliers have the opportunity to provide feedback on the lotting strategy, as indicated in the Prior Information Notice (PIN). Key dates include a future notice expected on 17th October 2025, and the procurement covers the GPA region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those well-acquainted with the unique terrains of Scotland's islands, as covered by the postcode region UKM64. Businesses experienced in regional grounds upkeep will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging early in the planning stage allows companies to influence the tender process, ensuring a competitive position when the tender is formally issued.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance 2026-29

Notice Description

Grounds Maintenance. This PIN is designed to gather supplier information and feedback as to the lotting strategy to be used in the actual tender.

Lot Information

Grounds Maintenance Lewis

Grounds Maintenance Lewis

Grounds Maintenance Harris

Grounds Maintenance Harris

Grounds Maintenance Uist

Grounds Maintenance Uist

Grounds Maintenance Barra

Grounds Maintenance Barra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053840-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@cne-siar.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1851600501

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

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