Tender

Grounds Maintenance Isle of Bute

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), is currently at the Tender stage for a contract titled "Grounds Maintenance Isle of Bute." It involves providing grounds maintenance services and is situated within the industry categories of Built Environment, Tourism, Conservation, and Heritage. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, allowing wide participation to ensure competitiveness. The services are to be delivered in the UK, specifically on the Isle of Bute. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 9th March 2026, at 12:00 PM. This procurement opportunity falls under the main category of services and highlights an open and transparent procurement process. Key procurement dates include a tender end date and bid opening on 9th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those with expertise in heritage and tourism site management. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality maintenance services are encouraged, as the award criteria emphasise quality (60%) and price (40%). The contract spans two years, with a potential extension for another two years. This offers a substantial prospect for growth and continuity for businesses. Enterprises that can bring additional community benefits, such as local work placements or apprenticeships, may also find an added advantage when competing for this contract. The process permits electronic submission, simplifying participation for interested suppliers, complete with detailed bid requirements directly available online.

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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.

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=FEB548925
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
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

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