---
title: "Grounds Maintenance Services 2022-2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-31"
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# Grounds Maintenance Services 2022-2026

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2e

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is currently in the procurement stage for the "Grounds Maintenance Services 2022-2026". This initiative falls under the services industry category and includes providing grounds maintenance across Orkney mainland, linked south isles, and Hoy. The tender period began on 1st April 2022 and will extend until 31st March 2026, with an option for a one-year extension based on performance criteria. The procurement method is open, encouraging a competitive environment, and the total contract value is approximately £1,224,349.40.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, landscape management, or similar services to engage with a regional authority. Companies that excel in quality service delivery, prioritise health and safety, and meet fair work practices are encouraged to participate. Given the contract duration and potential for extension, successful bidders may realise steady income over several years, fostering business growth in the region.

## Notice

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide grounds maintenance services across the Orkney mainland, linked south isles and Hoy. This will include grass cutting, strimming, weed control, maintenance of planting including shrubs and small trees. Note this will be a term service contract for the four year period from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for one further year subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in the contract.

Renewal: Employer has option to extend for one additional 12 month period subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in the contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015240-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | 2025/2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,224,349 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOLDER(ORKNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015240-2022
- 3 Dec 2021 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030135-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675737
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

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