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05 Jun 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland, based in Inverness, has awarded a contract for the "FLS-1254 Grounds Maintenance Cowal" project, under the category of horticultural services. This procurement process, which initiated with a tender, is now in the award stage. The contract focuses on the Central Region, reflecting the organisation's commitment to effective land management and maintenance services. The award was confirmed on 5th June 2025 with Artscape Gardens, a supplier headquartered in Paisley, as the chosen contractor. Businesses interested should note this timeline and the related industry category for future tendering opportunities.

This contract presents significant prospects for growth for enterprises specialising in horticultural services, particularly those with expertise in regional grounds maintenance. Suitable candidates would include businesses capable of delivering comprehensive solutions for landscaping and maintenance within forestry contexts. With the increasing emphasis on environmental management, firms in this sector can broaden their client portfolio and enhance their credibility through such public contracts. As demand for such services grows, particularly in rural and forested areas, new opportunities for collaborations and service delivery innovations will likely emerge.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of FLS-1254 Grounds Maintenance Cowal

Notice Description

Dear SupplierWe are inviting quotes for FLS-1254 Grounds Maintenance Cowal work for Central Region. Please read through the attached brief for full details of the requirements.Yours sincerelyJoan Easton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792847
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531881
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry and Land Scotland
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Borders College

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Food Standards Scotland (FSS)

Forth Valley College

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

New College Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Government

The City of Edinburgh Council

The Scottish Sports Council trading as sportscotland

The State Hospitals Board for Scotland

UHI Executive Office

University of Dundee

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
DG1 1NP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Lochar
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
41
Supplier Names

A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

AMD Contract Services Ltd

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Agilico (Scotland) Limited (Main Contact)

Artscape Gardens

Bell Group Limited

Biffa Waste Services Ltd

CCG (Scotland) Ltd

Catkin Ecology

Computacenter (UK) Limited

David Alford, Forestry & Grass Contractor

E. A. Ellison & Co Limited

EKOS

Electrical Testing Ltd

European Electronique Ltd

Galloway Groundworks Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

Highland Groundcare Ltd

Intertek NTA

J & M MURDOCH & SON LTD

KPMG

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MPMH Construction Ltd

Marsh Commercial

McSence Communication Ltd.

NBS Enterprises Limited

OLM Systems Ltd

Project Centre

Promote Your School

R Davidson Joiners & Builders

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Ryder Architecture Limited

Secureshred Scotland Limited

Sharp Business Systems Uk Plc

Storrier & Donaldson Ltd

The JR Group

The Lines Between Ltd.

Valuation Office Agency

Venesky Brown Ltd

Waters Limited

YNG Media Group Ltd operating as Speakeasy Productions

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