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Grounds Maintenance - Highlands

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, focused on the provision of grounds maintenance services in the Highlands region, spanning notable historical sites such as Ardclach Bell Tower and Beauly Priory. The contract, identified as "Grounds Maintenance - Highlands," falls under the industry category of Conservation, Heritage, Built Environment, and Tourism. Located in Edinburgh, Historic Environment Scotland carried out an open procurement procedure to ensure transparency and competitiveness. The contract was awarded on 27th May 2025 to Tivoli Group Ltd for a value of £51,725. This procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract active and expected to provide services from April to October annually.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in landscape and grounds maintenance, as it involves maintaining several historic sites across the Highlands. The open procurement method employed allows large and smaller firms equal opportunity to compete, although the awarded supplier, Tivoli Group Ltd, is noted as a large-scale enterprise. The duration of this contract, with provisions for extension, provides sustained engagement and steady revenue potential, making it an attractive proposition for businesses seeking to expand their operations within the public sector while contributing to the preservation of important cultural landmarks.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance - Highlands

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for the Highland region during the months of April to October. - Ardclach Bell Tower - Ardclach, near Nairn - Beauly Priory - Beauly, Inverness-shire - Bridge of Oich - South of Fort Augustus - Carn Liath Broch - Near Golspie, Sutherland - Clava Cairns - Near Inverness - Corrimony Chambered Cairn - Glen Urquhart - Hilton of Cadboll Chapel - Hilton, Easter Ross - Ruthven Barracks - Near Kingussie - Fortrose Cathedral - Cathedral Square, Fortrose

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, the contract will be available for a 2 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789668
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531632
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£51,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used up then the contract will be up for renewal in 2029

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIVOLI GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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