Tender

Grounds Maintenance Mid Central

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is overseeing a procurement process for "Grounds Maintenance Mid Central" focused on delivering grounds maintenance services across sites in mid-central Scotland. The tender is divided into two lots covering Perthshire and Fife & Tayside, which highlights its commitment to maintaining regional heritage sites. The procurement is in the tender stage, with bids open until 19 March 2026. This open procedure invites electronic submissions, making the process accessible to a wide range of potential vendors. Interested parties from the industry category of tourism, conservation, heritage, and built environment located in the UKM region should take note of this opportunity to engage with a leading national authority committed to preserving Scotland's historic environment.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. With a focus on quality (60%) and price (40%), businesses with strong service credentials and competitive pricing models would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the initial contract duration of two years, with the possibility to extend by a further two years, presents continued business engagement and revenue opportunities. Businesses that can provide local apprenticeships or work placements as community benefits could further enhance their bid, reflecting their commitment to community engagement. Given the electronic nature of the bidding process and the coverage under the Government Procurement Agreement, it provides a streamlined, international opportunity for qualified firms to expand their portfolio with a prestigious national organisation.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Mid Central

Notice Description

HES requires a supplier/s to provide grounds maintenance services for sites in mid central scotland. The requirement will be split into 2 Lots. Perthshire and Fife & Tayside.

Lot Information

Perthshire

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Fife & Tayside

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823959
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549787
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
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 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 re-tendered 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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