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Inverness Campus Landscape Maintenance

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Inverness Campus Landscape Maintenance," initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, encompasses services related to landscape upkeep at Inverness Campus, covering grass and shrub cutting, weed removal, car park maintenance, and winter gritting/snow clearance. Located in Inverness, the project has progressed to the contract award stage, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the total contract value is £89,790. The buying organisation, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, operates as a regional agency focusing on economic affairs within the UKM6 region. The involved parties also include Higher Ground Community Services Ltd as the supplier and Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court as the review body.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in landscape services to expand their operations in the Inverness area. With a budget of up to £94,000 (excluding VAT) over three years, it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance services. Businesses with capabilities in subcontracting, especially for winter-related tasks, could find strategic growth opportunities. The inclusion of potential site additions offers scope for ongoing collaboration and service modifications, allowing companies to leverage their expertise in adapting to different landscape needs. Moreover, the procurement encourages local businesses to engage in delivering community benefits, aligning with Highlands and Islands Enterprise's role as a local economic development agency. This provides an advantageous situation for firms prioritising community-oriented growth alongside their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inverness Campus Landscape Maintenance

Notice Description

The Services cover grass and shrub cutting, weed removal, car park maintenance and winter gritting/snow clearance at An Lochran, Solasta House and Aurora House on Inverness Campus. This contract has a start date of 1.4.2026 and an end date of 31.3.2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required from 1st April 2026 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the contract. The 3 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP75,000 and GBP94,000 (excluding VAT), Consumer Price Index and Real Living Wage increases for Year 3. This figure is inclusive of Travel and Subsistence (T&S). Travel time will not be paid.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulations 8, 9 and 10 of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Options: HIE reserves the right to make changes to the Services including but limited to: - Sale of any sites/properties, therefore (some of) the services will no longer be required. - Addition of sites/properties with associated landscaping services required. - Re-designation of areas associated with maintenance activities - Weather conditions requiring more/less frequent services. In these situations, HIE will agree a price variation based on the pricing submitted as part of your bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818132
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549950
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract, including any extension period.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Higher Ground Community Services Ltd

Further Information

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