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Grounds Maintenance Isle of Bute

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2026 at 11:22

Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland has concluded a procurement process for grounds maintenance services on the Isle of Bute under the contract ID HES/C/4341. The tender, categorised under "Grounds maintenance services," was conducted via an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions, and is now at the award stage. The contract was awarded to Priory Bridge Landscaping, with the contract active since 15 April 2026 for a value of £38,224. The procurement was open to regional suppliers in the United Kingdom, with a focus on evaluating bids on a 60% quality and 40% price basis. The procurement aimed to address local needs on the Isle of Bute within the UKM region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for landscaping and grounds maintenance businesses. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs that demonstrate strong capability in providing high-quality services at competitive prices. The open procurement method ensures maximum transparency and accessibility, offering new entrants a fair chance to bid. Furthermore, suppliers were encouraged to consider community benefits, such as local work placements or apprenticeships, which may appeal to businesses prioritising social value alongside their commercial objectives. With recurrences and potential contract extensions, businesses can establish a continuous service relationship with Historic Environment Scotland, enhancing both their portfolio and market reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Isle of Bute

Notice Description

HES is looking for a supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for sites on the Isle of Bute.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full requirements.

Renewal: Once the initial two years are up, the contract has an optional extension period of a further 2 years which will be reviewed annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064927
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040770-2026
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,224 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used then the contract would be up for re-tendering in 2030.

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Priory Bridge Landscaping

Further Information

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