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Grounds Maintenance West Coast - Oban

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland procured grounds maintenance services for four heritage sites in the Oban area: Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel, Bonawe Iron Furnace, Ardchattan Priory and Inverlochy Castle. The work falls within heritage-site grounds and estate maintenance, covering sites in and around Oban, Scotland. It is a services requirement for a supplier able to maintain outdoor areas associated with historic buildings and visitor destinations. The buyer is Historic Environment Scotland, the national organisation responsible for caring for Scotland’s historic environment. The requirement relates to one lot covering all four locations, so relevant suppliers would need to organise delivery across multiple heritage sites rather than provide a service at a single premises. The classification is CPV 77314000, grounds maintenance services.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Acera Grounds Ltd, an Edinburgh-based SME, for £35,572. The contract was signed on 23 June 2026 and runs from 15 June 2026 to 30 September 2026. Two bids were received, both from SMEs and submitted electronically. The tender closed at midday on 5 June 2026, with bids opened at the same time and evaluation beginning on 5 June. The requirement was evaluated using financial standing and insurance requirements, including employers’ liability insurance of £5 million and public liability insurance of £10 million. Electronic payment and ordering apply, electronic invoicing is allowed, and variant bids and renewal options were not permitted.

For suppliers that did not win, this award confirms demand from Historic Environment Scotland for coordinated grounds maintenance at several heritage properties in the Oban area. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical grounds maintenance capability, reliable staffing and equipment, and the capacity to service multiple sites within a defined local area. Experience of working around historic buildings, archaeological remains, visitor facilities and sensitive landscapes would be commercially relevant, as would safe working practices that protect heritage assets while keeping sites presentable and accessible. Financial resilience will matter, with the buyer checking business credit information or audited accounts. Suppliers would also need substantial employers’ and public liability cover, electronic tendering capability, and the discipline to accept the buyer’s contractual terms without negotiation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance West Coast - Oban

Notice Description

HES is looking for a supplier to provide Grounds Maintenance Services for the following sites in Oban area. - Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel - Bonawe Iron Furnace - Ardchattan Priory - Inverlochy Castle

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832879
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561523
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£35,572 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
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
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Acera Grounds Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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