Planning

Grounds Maintenance 2026-29

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a regional authority located in Stornoway, has initiated a procurement process for the Grounds Maintenance 2026-29 project. This process is currently in the planning stage, as indicated by the Prior Information Notice (PIN) released on 4th September 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance, with a total estimated budget of £900,000. The project spans the regions of Lewis, Harris, Uist, and Barra in UKM64, with the anticipated publication of further notices on 17th October 2025. The procurement approach includes gathering supplier feedback to determine the lotting strategy for the upcoming tender, covering multiple lots corresponding to each region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. Companies interested in expanding their operations within the regional local government sector or those with expertise in service contracts can find substantial growth potential through participation. The contract's division into regional lots allows smaller firms to bid on specific areas, making it well-suited for local businesses familiar with the geographic and environmental conditions of the Western Isles. The procurement process aligns with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) procedures, providing a transparent and structured opportunity for businesses to engage with a leading Scottish local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance 2026-29

Notice Description

Grounds Maintenance. This PIN is designed to gather supplier information and feedback as to the lotting strategy to be used in the actual tender.

Lot Information

Grounds Maintenance Lewis

Grounds Maintenance Lewis

Grounds Maintenance Harris

Grounds Maintenance Harris

Grounds Maintenance Uist

Grounds Maintenance Uist

Grounds Maintenance Barra

Grounds Maintenance Barra

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809275
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538495
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
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

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@cne-siar.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1851600501

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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