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Grounds Maintenance Isle of Bute

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, organised by Historic Environment Scotland, involves a contract for grounds maintenance services on the Isle of Bute, UK. This contract, classified under the services category and identified by CPV code 77314000, followed an open procedure. Originally initiated through a tender process, the contract progressed through the award stage, culminating in a contract awarded to Priory Bridge Landscaping. The contract, valued at £38,224, was signed on 15 April 2026. While the tender stage had a submission deadline of 9 March 2026, the contract duration is set for two years with possible annual renewals up to two additional years, potentially extending through 2030.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities particularly for businesses experienced in landscaping and grounds maintenance. The open procurement method and consideration for community benefits, such as apprenticeships, make it accessible for SMEs and businesses committed to local community engagement. The requirements for quality and competitive pricing, alongside stringent financial assessments by Historic Environment Scotland, ensure that businesses with robust credentials and innovative solutions are well-positioned to compete effectively for such contracts, fostering both business growth and community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Isle of Bute

Notice Description

HES is looking for a supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for sites on the Isle of Bute.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full requirements.

Renewal: Once the initial two years are up, the contract has an optional extension period of a further 2 years which will be reviewed annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822830
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555090
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,224 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used then the contract would be up for re-tendering in 2030.

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Priory Bridge Landscaping

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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