Award

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-30

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 09:30

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a regional authority located in Stornoway, has completed the procurement process for the "Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-30" in the Western Isles area. This contract involved the tendering and award of services under the CPV classification "Grounds maintenance services." The procurement utilised an open procedure and relates to various locations, including Stornoway, Rural Lewis, Harris, Uist, and Barra, with a tender period ending on 18th February 2026. The process incorporated a standstill period, allowing for tender review before finalising contracts with an award status marked as complete as of 1st April 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in environmental services or facilities management. By engaging in grounds maintenance, businesses can leverage these contracts to enhance their service portfolio and strengthen their market presence in the Western Isles. The procurement method facilitated an accessible avenue for local businesses to vie for these services, as evidenced by the winning bidders including Dasan solutions LTD, Lewis & Harris Grounds Maintenance, and David's Garden Machinery. With a clear emphasis on both quality and price as award criteria, companies proficient in delivering cost-effective yet high-quality grounds maintenance services are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-30

Notice Description

Grounds maintenance services in the Western Isles area

Lot Information

Rural Lewis

Grounds Maintenance service in the Western Isles

Options: Additional sites may be added (or removed) throughout the contract period.

Harris

Grounds maintenance services in the Western Isles

Options: Additional sites may be added (or removed) throughout the contract period.

Uist

Grounds maintenance services in the Western Isles

Options: Additional sites may be added (or removed) throughout the contract period.

Barra

Grounds maintenance services in the Western Isles

Options: Additional sites may be added (or removed) throughout the contract period.

Stornoway

Grounds maintenance services in the Western Isles

Options: Additional sites may be added (or removed) throughout the contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060965
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034540-2026
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
£298,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,022,806 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DASAN SOLUTIONS

DAVID,S GARDEN MACHINERY

LEWIS & HARRIS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

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