This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 09:51

TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 11:21

TenderUpdate

04 Mar 2026 at 16:52

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of grounds maintenance services in the West of Scotland. The contract, identified as "Grounds Maintenance West of Scotland," falls under the industry category of "Grounds maintenance services" and was procured through an open procedure. The procurement took place within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKM region. Key dates in the process included an award date on 5th May 2026, with the process now marked as complete. CM Landscaping & Garden Care Ltd was successfully awarded the contract, valued at GBP 49,370, following an active tendering stage that adhered to a quality and price evaluation criterion split of 60% and 40%, respectively.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance services, as HES has a history of involving such enterprises in its procurement exercises. The opportunity for business growth is substantial, given the potential for contract extensions up to 2030, providing an extended period of work stability and exposure. Companies with capabilities in providing local work placements or apprenticeships may find additional value in this contract, aligning with HES's objective of introducing community benefits. Engaging with this type of government contract can help businesses expand their portfolios and establish reputations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance West of Scotland

Notice Description

HES is looking for a supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for sites in the West of Scotland.

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-064928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041748-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£49,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20265 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CM Landscaping & Garden Care Ltd

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