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SPS-02347 Grounds Maintenance East Area

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service, located in Edinburgh, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for grounds maintenance services within the East Area, specifically targeting HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, HMP & YOI Polmont, and SPS Fauldhouse. This tender, under reference SPS-02347, encompasses services such as grass cutting, hedging, weed control, and overall cleaning of the grounds. The contract is slated for a two-year duration, with the potential for extension by an additional year. Classified under the industry category of public order and safety, the procurement process is scheduled to move forward with a notice to be released on 21 April 2026, focusing on routine and reactive maintenance tasks suitable for service providers in the regions of UKM75.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance and related services, offering them a platform for substantial business growth through a long-term partnership with a national agency. Companies with expertise in horticulture, arboriculture, and environmental management are well-suited to compete and provide value in delivering both routine and specialised services, including invasive weed control and mature tree works, as required by the Scottish Prison Service. With the requirement for responsive and quality service delivery, businesses have the chance to establish themselves within the public sector, enhancing their portfolios and leveraging the visibility and credibility associated with working alongside a governmental organisation.

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Notice Title

SPS-02347 Grounds Maintenance East Area

Notice Description

The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide reactive and planned grounds maintenance services to HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, HMP & YOI Polmont and Central Stores Fauldhouse. (Grass Cutting, Hedging, Weed Control, Cleaning of grounds) The Contract Term shall be 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Core Tasks - Routine Services. HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, SPS Fauldhouse: Grass cutting; Grass edging; Meadow/Turf maintenance; Hedge maintenance; Shrub and Bed maintenance; Young tree maintenance; Supply and lay ground bark/mulch; Cleaning of grounds (incl. litter picking, leaves, hard-surface weed control); and Ground surface condition reports (incl. paths, walls, manholes, ponding, surface drains). HMP & YOI Polmont: Cleaning of grounds (incl. litter picking, leaves, hard-surface weed control); Weed Control Additional Tasks - only carried out upon written instruction from the Purchaser. Invasive weeds (eg Giant Hogweed/Japanese Knotweed); Mature Tree Works; Ground maintenance at void properties; and Any other instructed works outside Core Tasks. Call-Off Services - only carried out upon written instruction from the Purchaser. Tree Surgeon Services; and Tree Survey and Reports.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829486
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553930
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
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
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553930
    SPS-02347 Grounds Maintenance East Area - The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide reactive and planned grounds maintenance services to HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, HMP & YOI Polmont and Central Stores Fauldhouse. (Grass Cutting, Hedging, Weed Control, Cleaning of grounds) The Contract Term shall be 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 years.

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