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Grounds Maintenance - Urquhart Castle

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland, a national agency responsible for maintaining Scotland's historic environment, recently concluded an open procurement process for grounds maintenance services at Urquhart Castle. The procurement falls under the industry category of conservation, tourism, heritage, and the built environment, and was conducted as an open procedure. The tender period ended on 6th March 2025, with the award contract signed on 14th April 2025. The successful bidding was recognised through contract HES/C/4294, with the supplier, Highland Groundcare Ltd, responsible for maintaining the site from April to October. Located in Edinburgh, the contracting authority prioritised compliance with its own terms during the award process despite any existing supplier terms and conditions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given its open procedure procurement method. Businesses capable of providing conservation services aligned with heritage and tourism needs stand to benefit from similar opportunities with Historic Environment Scotland, which operate numerous historical sites. The procurement process offers repeat opportunities, notably with contracts in conservation and site maintenance, underscoring the potential for long-term business growth and partnerships with national agencies. Companies desiring to expand into the public sector are well-suited to engage with such tenders, particularly if they can highlight their ability to offer community benefits, which are encouraged within the scope of these agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance - Urquhart Castle

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for Urquhart Castle during the months of April to October.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Renewal: After the initial 2 year, there will be a possibility to extend the contract for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789716
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528798
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
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
£48,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used up then the contract will up for renewal in 2029.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
1
Supplier Name

Highland Groundcare Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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