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title: "Grounds Maintenance Edinburgh & East Lothian"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-05-04"
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# Grounds Maintenance Edinburgh & East Lothian

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613f3

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland (HES), a national agency dedicated to the built environment, conservation, tourism, and heritage, has completed the procurement process for grounds maintenance services in Edinburgh and East Lothian. The contract, identified as HES/C/4325, entails the provision of services from April to October 2026. The awarded contract, signed on 23rd April 2026, encompasses several historical sites such as Craigmillar Castle and Tantallon Castle. The total value awarded is £25,569.15, and the contract was secured through an open procurement procedure conducted electronically. Initially active, the contract involved one lot which was subsequently cancelled, but the service is still covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This opportunity provides scope for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance services to grow by engaging with a significant national organisation. Companies adept at delivering high-quality, cost-efficient services, particularly those that can offer competitive edge in both price and quality (with criteria weighted at 60% quality and 40% price), would find this contract particularly attractive. The procurement process prioritised economic resilience, requiring potential suppliers to demonstrate sufficient financial stability, further encouraging long-term sustainable growth for businesses capable of meeting these criteria. With the provision for electronic ordering and invoicing, businesses that are technologically adept and compliant with public liability requirements are well-positioned to leverage the benefits of this agreement. Additionally, the contract offers potential for renewal, signifying possible long-term collaboration for successful suppliers.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland are looking to appoint a supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for Edinburgh and East Lothian during the months of April to October. Sites included in this contract are listed below, however HES reserves the right to add or remove sites dueing the lifetime of the contract. - Craigmillar Castle - Tantallon Castle - Hailes Castle - Doon Hill

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full contract requirements

Renewal: Once the initial two years is up, there is an option to extend the contract for a further two years, which will be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040769-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are used 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 | £25,569 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NURTURE LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 May 2026 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040769-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008844-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822262
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

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