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Grounds Maintenance Shetland

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh, issued a public procurement contract for grounds maintenance services across various sites in Shetland. This procurement, under the title "Grounds Maintenance Shetland," falls within the services category, particularly focusing on the built environment, tourism, conservation, and heritage sectors. The contract follows an open procurement method and covers the period from the 1st of April to the 31st of October, with potential for work outside these months. The procurement process has culminated in the award stage as of 10th April 2026, with Shetland Grasscutting, a trading name of Grounds Maintenance Solutions Ltd, being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £32,181, encompasses key sites such as Fort Charlotte and Jarlshof Settlement, with flexibility for site additions or removals over the contract's duration.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the grounds maintenance, landscaping, and heritage site management sectors. SMEs, particularly those with experience in conservation, built environment services, and compliance with public liability and employers' liability insurance requirements, would find this project a positive prospect for expansion and portfolio growth. The open procedure allows a broad range of suppliers to compete, fostering innovation and quality through competitive bids. The procurement process's electronic submission capability also facilitates ease of access and participation for digital-savvy companies. Overall, this tender offers a substantial chance for businesses to capitalise on publicly funded initiatives in maintaining valuable heritage and tourist sites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Shetland

Notice Description

HES are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for sites across Shetland during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required but is not guaranteed. Below are a list of the sites included in the contract, however HES reserves the right to add or remove sites during the lifetime of the contract - Fort Charlotte Scalloway Castle Clickimin Broch Jarlshof Settlement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821031
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558675
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

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,181 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Shetland Grasscutting (a trading name of Grounds Maintenance Solutions Ltd)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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