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Grounds Maintenance Mid Central

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 08:49

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 16:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland has procured grounds maintenance services for sites in mid-central Scotland, specifically for Perthshire and Fife & Tayside. This process, titled "Grounds Maintenance Mid Central," falls under the services category and adheres to the open procedure format. The procurement involved multiple contracts, which were awarded on 5th and 6th May 2026, with Nurture Landscapes Ltd and GMCB Ltd being the successful suppliers for Perthshire and Fife & Tayside, respectively. This procurement was conducted under the legal framework of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU and included an emphasis on quality (60%) and price (40%) in the evaluation criteria. The contracts, having a gross value of £23,486 and £19,710, are now active. The procurement process encompassed various stages, starting with tender initiation and culminating in final contract awards in early May 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance services to engage with public sector contracts, fostering growth and enhancing their portfolios by partnering with a national agency such as Historic Environment Scotland. Businesses with strong quality assurance measures and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited to thrive in such bids. Additionally, the tender includes community benefits, allowing companies to contribute positively to local communities, which may further increase their attractiveness in future procurements. Enterprises that align with Historic Environment Scotland's procurement ethos and expectations can anticipate a lucrative partnership and potential future contracts as part of this ongoing public sector collaboration. Such engagements can enhance credentials and open new market channels for SMEs and large-scale suppliers alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Mid Central

Notice Description

HES requires a supplier/s to provide grounds maintenance services for sites in mid central scotland. The requirement will be split into 2 Lots. Perthshire and Fife & Tayside.

Lot Information

Perthshire

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Fife & Tayside

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065678
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041695-2026
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
Large, 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
£43,196 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used up then the contract will be re-tendered 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
2
Supplier Names

GMCB Ltd

Nurture Landscapes Ltd

Further Information

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