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18/1265 Open Space Maintenance Services

Moray Council

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21 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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

Moray Council is seeking to engage with service providers for a planned procurement of open space maintenance services, specifically targeting the landscaping and upkeep of council house open spaces. This procurement, documented under the title "18/1265 Open Space Maintenance Services," is currently in the planning stage with a focus on general public services within the region of Moray, UKM62. Key activities include grass cutting, hedge trimming, and shrub maintenance, all part of a service contract valued at £150,000. Interested parties should note that further procurement notices are scheduled to be issued on 23rd February 2026. The procurement process is conducted through a tender method under the legal framework of CELEX 32014L0024 and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This planned procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in landscaping and maintenance services to expand their market presence and secure a reputable public contract. It is notably well-suited for contractors with expertise in delivering high-quality groundskeeping services across large areas. Businesses that can provide competitive bids and demonstrate experience in similar public service maintenance projects will find this an advantageous opportunity to partner with Moray Council, enhancing their portfolio and visibility within the public sector. The contract not only offers financial growth potential but also the chance to build long-term client relationships with a regional authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

18/1265 Open Space Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Moray Council would like to engage with the market to gauge interest on the following: Council House Open Space Maintenance Services We look to appoint contractor(s) to deliver landscaping maintenance services to open spaces. This will involve, but not be limited to, grass cutting, hedge trimming, and shrub maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818577
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547696
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Expired
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
Moray Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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