Award

Ground Maintenance & Winter Site Clearance

SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency, a national agency based in Galashiels, conducted a procurement process for ground maintenance and winter site clearance services. This process was carried out under an open procedure, targeting the services category. Focusing on the Scottish Borders region, the procurement process reached its award stage with the contract being signed on 18 August 2025. The tender process included specific deadlines such as the submission deadline on 18 July 2025 followed by the contract award start on the same day. The awarded contract, valued at £63,435, highlights the strategic importance of maintaining safe and well-kept grounds throughout different seasons.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in comprehensive grounds maintenance services. Companies adept at managing vegetation and ensuring site safety during winter will find this type of contract aligns with their expertise. The open nature of this procurement method encouraged competitive bidding with four submissions, prominently from both domestic and non-EU entities, demonstrating a broad appeal and accessibility for diverse market players aiming to expand their service footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Maintenance & Winter Site Clearance

Notice Description

Various grounds maintenance and winter site clearance as per specification of requirements

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ground Maintenance services including Grass, shrubs & Borders, Hedges, trees, weeding and ad-hoc maintenance. In addition winter site clearance to maintain safe surfaces for pedestrian and vehicle users.

Renewal: Possible 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802205
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537421
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,435 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY
Contact Name
Mark Turnbull
Contact Email
mark.turnbull@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1896893000

Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3TE
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IAN HUNTER T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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