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Grounds maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Aberdeen pertains to the "Grounds maintenance framework" project, located in Aberdeen, region UKM50. This contract, stepping under the Education industry category, progresses to the Award stage as of 19th September 2025, following the tender that commenced on 31st January 2025. The procurement engaged an open procedure for reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance services, including lawn mowing, herbicide application, and garden upkeep. The contract, valued at £36,000, was awarded on 14th August 2025 to Ground Control Ltd, marking the completion of this procurement cycle.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance services. With its specific requirements for operator certifications (PA1 and PA6), businesses that excel in environmental maintenance and possess the necessary qualifications stand to benefit. The framework has already been successfully navigated by Ground Control Ltd, illustrating that businesses offering competitive, reliable, and timely service delivery can thrive within such public procurement contexts. Moreover, as a recurring framework with potential extensions, it opens doors for sustained client relationships and long-term project involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract forfor a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: The mowing of lawns. Trimming of grass edges and around trees etc. Application of herbicides when and where required, operators must be suitably qualified and possess PA1 and PA6 certificates. Weed control within gardens and footpaths. General garden maintenance duties ie weeding, forking, raking up debris, hedge cutting, pruning and leaf clearance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: The mowing of lawns. Trimming of grass edges and around trees etc. Application of herbicides when and where required, operators must be suitably qualified and possess PA1 and PA6 certificates. Weed control within gardens and footpaths. General garden maintenance duties ie weeding, forking, raking up debris, hedge cutting, pruning and leaf clearance.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789118
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539645
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Up to 4 years following contract start date

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Aberdeen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Ground Control Ltd,

University of Aberdeen

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522945
    Grounds maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen - The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: The mowing of lawns. Trimming of grass edges and around trees etc. Application of herbicides when and where required, operators must be suitably qualified and possess PA1 and PA6 certificates. Weed control within gardens and footpaths. General garden maintenance duties ie weeding, forking, raking up debris, hedge cutting, pruning and leaf clearance.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539645
    Grounds maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract forfor a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: The mowing of lawns. Trimming of grass edges and around trees etc. Application of herbicides when and where required, operators must be suitably qualified and possess PA1 and PA6 certificates. Weed control within gardens and footpaths. General garden maintenance duties ie weeding, forking, raking up debris, hedge cutting, pruning and leaf clearance.

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