Tender

Grounds Maintenance East Central

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Historic Environment Scotland, an organisation situated in Edinburgh, focused on conservation, tourism, and the built environment. The tender, titled "Grounds Maintenance East Central," is currently in the tender stage and seeks a supplier to provide grounds maintenance services in East Central Scotland from April to October. This procurement falls under the services category, using an open procedure method, and will involve electronic submissions. Key dates to note include the tender closing date on 11 March 2026 and an anticipated awarding starting on the same day. This opportunity is governed by the legal basis outlined in CELEX 32014L0024.

Businesses specialising in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or facilities management, particularly those with experience in public liability insurance requirements, could find this tender an excellent opportunity for growth. The procurement process considers both quality (60%) and price (40%) as evaluation criteria, offering further prospects for companies that can demonstrate high standards in service delivery. With a potential contract period of up to four years, including an optional two-year extension, this tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in Scotland's public sector market.

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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=FEB549195
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
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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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