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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Forestry and Land Scotland pertains to a service contract titled "Award of Grass Cutting and Vegetation Management - West Region, Lochaber." This contract falls under the horticultural services category (CPV: 77300000) and is based in the Lochaber region. The procurement reached the award stage on 11th June 2025, and the contract was signed on 6th November 2025. Forestry and Land Scotland, headquartered in Inverness, handled this procurement, focusing on maintaining natural landscapes in specific areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in horticultural services, particularly those specialising in grass cutting and vegetation management. It is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises that can provide highly specialised landscaping and vegetation services within the geographical location of Lochaber. The successful supplier, David Alford, Forestry & Grass Contractor, demonstrates the potential for local businesses to secure government contracts and expand their service reach through such opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Grass Cutting and Vegetation Management - West Region, Lochaber

Notice Description

Dear SupplierWe are inviting quotes for FLS-1596 Grass Cutting and Vegetation Management - West Region, Lochaber.Please read through the brief document attached for full details of the requirements.Yours faithfullySheila Millar

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797602
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532321
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
£35,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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 State Hospitals Board for Scotland

University of Dundee

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
31
Supplier Names

AMD Contract Services Ltd

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Agilico (Scotland) Limited (Main Contact)

Bell Group Limited

Biffa Waste Services Ltd

CCG (Scotland) Ltd

David Alford, Forestry & Grass Contractor

E. A. Ellison & Co Limited

European Electronique Ltd

Galloway Groundworks Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

Highland Groundcare Ltd

Intertek NTA

J & M MURDOCH & SON LTD

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MPMH Construction Ltd

McSence Communication Ltd.

NBS Enterprises Limited

OLM Systems Ltd

Promote Your School

R Davidson Joiners & Builders

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Ryder Architecture Limited

Secureshred Scotland Limited

Sharp Business Systems Uk Plc

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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