This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 00:00

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland has completed the procurement process for the "Grounds Maintenance East Central" contract, focusing on maintaining grounds in East Central Scotland from April to October. The organisation, based in Edinburgh, conducted the procurement using an open procedure, inviting wider participation. The main procurement category is services, with a particular emphasis on tourism, conservation, heritage, and the built environment. Key details include the contract's completion date of 7th May 2026 and an award issued on 5th May 2026 to Nurture Landscapes, a large-scale supplier from Glasgow. The tender attracted a total of four bids, with the award criteria balanced between quality (60%) and price (40%).

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance and landscape management sector, particularly those with capabilities in large-scale projects related to tourism and heritage sites. Businesses adept in providing community benefits, such as local employment opportunities, could gain a competitive edge. With the contract value at approximately £41,171.00, this engagement signifies meaningful growth prospects for suppliers, especially those positioned to offer high-quality service delivery within the specified timeframe and geographical location. Moreover, the open procurement method encourages participation from diverse businesses, potentially fostering regional economic development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance East Central

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a supplier who can provide Grounds Maintenance services for East Central Scotland during the months of April to October.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see document 2 Specification for full requirements.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, there will be an optional 2 year extension which will be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823186
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555339
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
Large

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
£41,171 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used up then the contract will be up for renewal in 2030.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NURTURE LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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