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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water is seeking a sole supplier for the "Planned Grounds Maintenance" contract to provide services throughout the Scottish Mainland, Highlands and Islands. This contract is classified under the industry category of "Grounds maintenance services" (CPV: 77314000) and falls under the services procurement category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 27th July 2026. The contract, which is worth £12,500,000, includes scheduled grass-cutting, weed control, hedge-trimming, winter gritting, and snow clearing. There are options for contract extensions beyond the initial four years, at the discretion of Scottish Water. The procurement method is a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, and submissions must be made electronically, in English.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in grounds maintenance services, particularly those experienced in large-scale projects and electronic reporting systems. With a focus on creating streamlined contract management across Scotland through a standardised portal-based system, Scottish Water seeks to partner with contractors capable of efficiently managing extensive service agreements. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in integrated grounds care and maintenance, and who can handle high-value, long-duration contracts, are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, which promises substantial business growth potential through long-term engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Planned Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Scottish Water requires a sole supplier who will primarily cover scheduled grass-cutting, weed control, hedge-trimming, winter gritting and snow clearing throughout the Scottish Mainland, Highland and Islands and a planned general ground maintenance works schedule outside of the main grass-cutting season. <br/><br/>A single contractor will be appointed to provide the service pan-Scotland to streamline contract management and standardise on a single portal-based reporting system. <br/><br/>Initial 4 years + 2 x 2 years Year Extension Options at the sole discretion of Scottish Water.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water requires a sole supplier who will primarily cover scheduled grass-cutting, weed control, hedge-trimming, winter gritting and snow clearing throughout the Scottish Mainland, Highland and Islands and a planned general ground maintenance works schedule outside of the main grass-cutting season.

A single contractor will be appointed to provide the service pan-Scotland to streamline contract management and standardise on a single portal-based reporting system.

Initial 4 years + 2 x 2 years Year Extension Options at the sole discretion of Scottish Water.

For more details of the scope please see "Appendix 1 Planned Grounds Maintenance Scope Document" Additional information: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057852-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

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