---
title: "Grounds Maintenance - Orkney"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac32"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac32.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-12-12"
---

# Grounds Maintenance - Orkney

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac32

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland has initiated a procurement process for "Grounds Maintenance - Orkney" under the industry category of grounds maintenance services (CPV Code: 77314000). Located in Orkney, the tender process is currently in the award stage, with the most recent contract signed on 12th December 2024. The completion of the tender (ID: HES/C/4278) marks an important milestone, with the contract awarded to Highland Groundcare Ltd, valued at £65,180. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, adhering to the legal basis outlined in Directive 2014/24/EU (ID: 32014L0024).

For businesses in the grounds maintenance services sector, this tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs like Highland Groundcare Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. The procurement process prioritised both quality (40%) and price (60%), giving various businesses a fair chance to compete. Companies specialising in grounds maintenance can benefit from the structured and transparent tendering process overseen by Historic Environment Scotland. Equally, the detailed specification of services required provides clear guidelines, helping businesses align their offerings with the buyer's needs.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland is looking to appoint a supplier who can provide grounds maintenance work at our sites in Orkney. The general types of grounds maintenance that are required are listed in the specification, along with a list of the sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see specification for full contract requirements.

Renewal: After the initial 2 years, the contract could be extended for up to a further 4 years which would be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040089-2024 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all the extensions are used up then the contract will be up for renewal in 2030. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,180 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHLAND GROUNDCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040089-2024
- 15 Oct 2024 at 12:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033150-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780655
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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