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Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Highland Housing Association Ltd is currently at the tender stage for its Ground Maintenance Contract 2026-2031, aimed at providing ground maintenance services to its housing stock in the Oban, Lorn, and Dunbeg areas of Argyll and Bute. This contract falls under the services category with an estimated total value of £1,250,000. The tender process is open, and submissions are due by 30th April 2026, with contract awards commencing the same day. The association plans to commence the services from 1st June 2026, running until 2031, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure with electronic submissions required via the designated online portal.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ground maintenance services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. With a substantial contract value and scope for potential extensions, businesses supplying these services could leverage this opportunity for long-term growth and stable revenue streams. Companies with a proven track record in delivering community amenities, and adhering to public sector procurement requirements such as living wage commitments, will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Highland HA - Ground Maintenance Contract 2026-2031

Notice Description

West Highland Housing Association is seeking to award a contract for the provision of ground maintenance services to housing association stock in the Oban, Lorn and Dunbeg areas of Argyll and Bute

Lot Information

Ground Maintenance - Oban and Lorn Areas

West Highland Housing Association is seeking to award a contract for the provision of ground maintenance services across its existing stock in the Oban and Lorn areas; full details of the services and requirements are set out in the tender documents; the service is for years 2026 to 2031 with two one year options to extend - contract to commence on 1st June 2026.

Renewal: Possible option for two one year extensions

Ground Maintenance - Dunbeg Areas

West Highland Housing Association is seeking to award a contract for the provision of ground maintenance services across its existing stock in the Dunbeg area near Oban; full details of the services and requirements are set out in the tender documents; the service is for years 2026 to 2031 with two one year options to extend - contract to commence on 1st June 2026.

Renewal: Possible option for two one year extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828836
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553444
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
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
West Highland Housing Association
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OBAN
Postcode
PA34 4HB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban South and the Isles
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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