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16 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's SASA is actively seeking to award a contract titled "Provision of Hedging on Field Boundaries," which falls under the services category specifically related to environmental protection. Based in Edinburgh, this procurement process targets the planting and maintenance of hedging at Gogarbank Farm. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method, inviting electronic submissions until 3rd September 2026. The contract is valued at £75,000 and will begin immediately following the tender closure, with an estimated duration of 120 days, plus a possible one-month extension.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specializing in landscaping, agricultural services, or environmental management. Companies with expertise in hedge maintenance and an understanding of environmental protection standards would find this particularly beneficial. Given the nature of the service and the specified location in Edinburgh, local businesses familiar with the area and capable of providing responsive support will likely have a competitive advantage. Furthermore, as electronic submissions are permitted, businesses across the UK can aptly compete for this contract, allowing for extensive business expansion and establishment of relationships with a distinguished government body.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Hedging on Field Boundaries

Notice Description

SASA is seeking to issue a contract for a supplier to, plant and maintain field boundary hedging on of its farmland at Gogarbank Farm, Edinburgh EH12 9FJ.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SASA is seeking to issue a contract for a supplier to, plant and maintain field boundary hedging on of its farmland at Gogarbank Farm, Edinburgh.

Renewal: 1 month possible extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837504
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560351
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

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - SASA
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 9FJ
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

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