Tender

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services (North), 2026-29

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association invites tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services for social housing developments in Highland, Caithness, and Moray. This tender is under the active procurement stage, labelled "Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services (North), 2026-29," within the housing and community amenities industry category. The tender, conducted through an open procedure, is seeking services to be delivered at various locations, including Inverness and surrounding areas. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 27th March 2026, 12:00 PM, with the awarding process commencing shortly after. Business users should note the procurement features, including electronic payment and submission, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. Companies with expertise in maintaining community amenities, particularly in regional surroundings like Highland and Moray, are well-suited for this contract. It presents a chance for business growth through a contract duration of three years, with potential extensions. The open procurement method encourages diverse participation, welcoming qualified bidders who can meet specific technical and economic criteria. The flexibility offered by electronic submission and payment makes it appealing for businesses aiming to expand within the public sector in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services (North), 2026-29

Notice Description

Grounds maintenance services to common areas of social housing developments in Highland, Caithness and Moray.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per appended Invitation to Tender

Renewal: 36 month term can be extended by up to 24 months (3+1+1 years)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824667
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550298
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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