--- title: "Grounds Maintenance West Coast" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061264" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061264" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061264.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061264.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2026-01-29" --- # Grounds Maintenance West Coast Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061264 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061264) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061264.json) ## Summary Historic Environment Scotland is seeking to procure grounds maintenance services for the West Coast of Scotland, under an open procedure. The tender is divided into three lots: Oban, Lochgilphead, and Arran, allowing suppliers to bid for one or multiple lots. This active tender, classified under CPV code 77314000 for grounds maintenance services, is designed to span over two years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a possible extension up to 2030 upon annual review. Critical dates to note are the tender submission deadline on 2nd March 2026 and the subsequent bid opening on the same day. The procurement process emphasizes a 60% quality and 40% pricing award criteria, making the quality of service a priority alongside competitive pricing. It is important to highlight that community benefits such as apprenticeships or work placements are expected as part of the contract fulfilment. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance industry, particularly those that can deliver high-quality services while incorporating community benefits into their operations. Companies that hold public liability insurance and meet the economic selection criteria set by Historic Environment Scotland will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers with experience in delivering similar services in the UK, particularly in rural or coastal areas, may find this tender beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Additionally, the opportunity to bid for multiple lots enables flexibility and the potential for larger contract awards, which can significantly contribute to business growth and establishment in the public sector procurement domain. ## Notice Historic Environment Scotland is looking to appoint a supplier/s to provide grounds maintenance services for the West Coast of Scotland. The requirement will be split into 3 Lots - Oban, Lochgilphead and Arran. Suppliers may bid for one or all of the lots. ### Lot Information Oban Please see Document 2 Specification for full requirements. Renewal: Once the initial two years is up, the contract could be extended by a further two years which would be reviewed annually. Lochgilphead Please see Document 2 Specification for full requirements Renewal: After the initial two years, the contract may be extended by a further two years which will be reviewed annually. Arran Please see Document 2 Specification for full requirements Renewal: After the initial two years is up, the contract may be extended for a further two 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/008211-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | If all extensions are used then the contract would be up for renewal in 2030 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2026 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008211-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://historicenvironment.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822048 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=822048 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822048 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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