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Tender

28 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is actively seeking procurement for its "SPS-02347 Grounds Maintenance East Area" project, which involves providing reactive and planned grounds maintenance services across several locations, including HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, HMP & YOI Polmont, and Central Stores Fauldhouse. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the contract notice published on 28 May 2026. The open procedure is being utilised, allowing for electronic submissions until 29 June 2026, at 14:00. This opportunity is categorised under 'services' within the public order and safety sector. The subsequent contract award announcements will follow shortly after the bid opening scheduled on the same day at 14:30.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in comprehensive grounds maintenance services, including grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and weed control. Firms that can offer flexibility with additional tasks like handling invasive weeds, tree maintenance, and other grounds enhancement services are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the potential 12-month extension after the initial two-year contract makes it an attractive long-term opportunity for businesses capable of scaling their operations across multiple prison facilities in the East Area of Scotland.

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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.

Renewal: Optional Extension of up to 12 months

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=MAY556709
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556709
    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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