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Grounds Maintenance West Coast

Historic Environment Scotland

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29 Jan 2026 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking to procure grounds maintenance services for the West Coast of Scotland, under an open procedure. The tender is divided into three lots: Oban, Lochgilphead, and Arran, allowing suppliers to bid for one or multiple lots. This active tender, classified under CPV code 77314000 for grounds maintenance services, is designed to span over two years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a possible extension up to 2030 upon annual review. Critical dates to note are the tender submission deadline on 2nd March 2026 and the subsequent bid opening on the same day. The procurement process emphasizes a 60% quality and 40% pricing award criteria, making the quality of service a priority alongside competitive pricing. It is important to highlight that community benefits such as apprenticeships or work placements are expected as part of the contract fulfilment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance industry, particularly those that can deliver high-quality services while incorporating community benefits into their operations. Companies that hold public liability insurance and meet the economic selection criteria set by Historic Environment Scotland will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers with experience in delivering similar services in the UK, particularly in rural or coastal areas, may find this tender beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Additionally, the opportunity to bid for multiple lots enables flexibility and the potential for larger contract awards, which can significantly contribute to business growth and establishment in the public sector procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance West Coast

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland is looking to appoint a supplier/s to provide grounds maintenance services for the West Coast of Scotland. The requirement will be split into 3 Lots - Oban, Lochgilphead and Arran. Suppliers may bid for one or all of the lots.

Lot Information

Oban

Please see Document 2 Specification for full requirements.

Renewal: Once the initial two years is up, the contract could be extended by a further two years which would be reviewed annually.

Lochgilphead

Please see Document 2 Specification for full requirements

Renewal: After the initial two years, the contract may be extended by a further two years which will be reviewed annually.

Arran

Please see Document 2 Specification for full requirements

Renewal: After the initial two years is up, the contract may be extended for a further two years which would be reviewed annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061264
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008211-2026
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
If all extensions are used then the contract would be up for renewal in 2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

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