Planning

18/1265 Open Space Maintenance Services

MORAY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "18/1265 Open Space Maintenance Services," aiming to engage with contractors for providing landscape gardening services across Moraywide, region UKM62. The project, classified under CPV code 71421000, focuses on maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, and shrub maintenance. The estimated contract value is £150,000, with important upcoming dates including a future notice date set for 23rd February 2026. The procurement falls under the category of services, and it adheres to the legal basis 32014L0024 as part of the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in landscape gardening and maintenance services to expand their portfolios by partnering with a regional authority like Moray Council. Suitable businesses might include those with experience in comprehensive gardening services and the capacity to handle multiple landscaping maintenance areas simultaneously. This opportunity could be particularly beneficial for companies that are looking to increase their public sector clientele and establish a presence in the Scottish Highland region. With the procurement process still in the planning phase, interested businesses should prepare to engage with the council by the indicated future notice date to express their interest and explore further participation details.

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Notice Title

18/1265 Open Space Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Moray Council would like to engage with the market to gauge interest on the following: Council House Open Space Maintenance Services We look to appoint contractor(s) to deliver landscaping maintenance services to open spaces. This will involve, but not be limited to, grass cutting, hedge trimming, and shrub maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060afb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005256-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Expired
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
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike More
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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