Tender

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-30

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has initiated a tender for the "Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-30," which falls under the services category with a focus on grounds maintenance services. The contract, valued at £298,000, targets the Western Isles area within the UK. The procurement is currently active and follows an open procedure, with submissions to be made electronically. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 18 February 2026, followed by the award period and bid opening on the same day. Located at the Council Offices on Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is overseeing this procurement process, inviting interested parties to engage in this opportunity.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance services, especially those equipped to operate in rural or remote areas like the Western Isles. Companies focusing on quality and price competitiveness could particularly thrive, given that the award criteria are heavily weighted towards these factors, with 20% dedicated to quality and 80% to pricing. There's potential for business growth through options to manage additional sites during the contract term, encouraging flexible expansion strategies. This is a significant opportunity for local or regionally experienced suppliers who can contribute to community benefits as outlined by the buying authority. Businesses familiar with electronic submission methods and compliant with electronic invoicing and payment policies will be well-suited to participate in this procurement exercise.

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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/004592-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£298,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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