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Grounds Maintenance Services - Contract E - Isles

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Grounds Maintenance Services - Contract E - Isles." The contract, classified under the "General public services" industry category, involves the maintenance of various amenity areas, including office spaces, social work and sheltered housing, roadside verges, and planted borders within the Shetland Islands (UKM66). The process utilised an open procedure, and important dates include the tender publication on 27th February 2025, the submission deadline on 31st March 2025, and the award and contract signing on 3rd April 2025. The contract has been awarded to Shetland Grasscutting (a trading name of Grounds Maintenance Solutions Ltd), with an active status and a total value of £147,714 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. The contract, governed by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, is particularly suitable for SMEs with relevant experience and capabilities in maintaining public and social amenities. Companies that can demonstrate secured insurances and a history of reliable service delivery can leverage this tender to expand their market presence within the Shetland Islands. The contract’s renewal options extend its potential benefits, providing long-term business growth and stability for the successful supplier.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services - Contract E - Isles

Notice Description

The contract shall generally comprise Grounds Maintenance of Amenity Areas including Office, Social Work and Sheltered Housing, Roadside Verges and Planted Border Areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Options for renewal are detailed in the Invitation to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790909
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528315
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

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,714 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHETLAND GRASSCUTTING (A TRADING NAME OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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