---
title: "Grounds Maintenance Isle of Bute"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064927"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-05-04"
---

# Grounds Maintenance Isle of Bute

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064927

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland has concluded a procurement process for grounds maintenance services on the Isle of Bute under the contract ID HES/C/4341. The tender, categorised under "Grounds maintenance services," was conducted via an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions, and is now at the award stage. The contract was awarded to Priory Bridge Landscaping, with the contract active since 15 April 2026 for a value of £38,224. The procurement was open to regional suppliers in the United Kingdom, with a focus on evaluating bids on a 60% quality and 40% price basis. The procurement aimed to address local needs on the Isle of Bute within the UKM region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for landscaping and grounds maintenance businesses. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs that demonstrate strong capability in providing high-quality services at competitive prices. The open procurement method ensures maximum transparency and accessibility, offering new entrants a fair chance to bid. Furthermore, suppliers were encouraged to consider community benefits, such as local work placements or apprenticeships, which may appeal to businesses prioritising social value alongside their commercial objectives. With recurrences and potential contract extensions, businesses can establish a continuous service relationship with Historic Environment Scotland, enhancing both their portfolio and market reputation.

## Notice

HES is looking for a supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for sites on the Isle of Bute.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full requirements.

Renewal: Once the initial two years are up, the contract has an optional extension period of a further 2 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/040770-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are used then the contract would be up for re-tendering in 2030. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,224 |

## 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 | PRIORY BRIDGE LANDSCAPING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 May 2026 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040770-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010574-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822830
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

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