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Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-30

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a regional or local authority, has recently completed an open procurement process for grounds maintenance services across various locations in the Western Isles, including Stornoway, Rural Lewis, Harris, Uist, and Barra. This contract, titled "Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-30," categorised under general public services with CPV code 77314000, aims to cater to the grounds maintenance needs of these areas over a four-year period. The tender process concluded with contracts signed on 1 April 2026, following the open tender procedure. Buyers and suppliers have adhered to selection criteria, focusing on 80% price and 20% quality. The initiative emphasizes services with a structured electronic submission method and caters primarily to SMEs, empowering regional businesses through competitive bidding.

This grounds maintenance contract, with its emphasis on cost-effectiveness and quality, presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specializing in landscaping, grounds tending, and maintenance ranging from general upkeep to intricate site-specific services. Businesses with expertise in these areas, particularly those with the capacity to expand operations in rural or remote locations, will find the prospects of winning stable, long-term contracts benefitting their growth strategies. By ensuring stable service provision throughout the Western Isles, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's initiative provides a platform for local businesses like Dasan Solutions LTD, Lewis & Harris Grounds Maintenance, and David’s Garden Machinery to strengthen their market position and expand their geographical service scope. Additionally, the contract's flexibility to include or exclude sites during its duration presents further opportunities for businesses willing to adapt to evolving service demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-30

Notice Description

Grounds maintenance services in the Western Isles area

Lot Information

Rural Lewis

Grounds Maintenance service in the Western Isles

Options: Additional sites may be added (or removed) throughout the contract period.

Harris

Grounds maintenance services in the Western Isles

Options: Additional sites may be added (or removed) throughout the contract period.

Uist

Grounds maintenance services in the Western Isles

Options: Additional sites may be added (or removed) throughout the contract period.

Barra

Grounds maintenance services in the Western Isles

Options: Additional sites may be added (or removed) throughout the contract period.

Stornoway

Grounds maintenance services in the Western Isles

Options: Additional sites may be added (or removed) throughout the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820446
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553981
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£298,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,022,806 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 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
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Dasan solutions LTD

David,s Garden Machinery

Lewis & Harris Grounds Maintenance

Further Information

Notice Documents

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