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title: "Grounds Maintenance Mid Central"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065678"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Grounds Maintenance Mid Central

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065678

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland has procured grounds maintenance services for sites in mid-central Scotland, specifically for Perthshire and Fife & Tayside. This process, titled "Grounds Maintenance Mid Central," falls under the services category and adheres to the open procedure format. The procurement involved multiple contracts, which were awarded on 5th and 6th May 2026, with Nurture Landscapes Ltd and GMCB Ltd being the successful suppliers for Perthshire and Fife & Tayside, respectively. This procurement was conducted under the legal framework of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU and included an emphasis on quality (60%) and price (40%) in the evaluation criteria. The contracts, having a gross value of £23,486 and £19,710, are now active. The procurement process encompassed various stages, starting with tender initiation and culminating in final contract awards in early May 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance services to engage with public sector contracts, fostering growth and enhancing their portfolios by partnering with a national agency such as Historic Environment Scotland. Businesses with strong quality assurance measures and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited to thrive in such bids. Additionally, the tender includes community benefits, allowing companies to contribute positively to local communities, which may further increase their attractiveness in future procurements. Enterprises that align with Historic Environment Scotland's procurement ethos and expectations can anticipate a lucrative partnership and potential future contracts as part of this ongoing public sector collaboration. Such engagements can enhance credentials and open new market channels for SMEs and large-scale suppliers alike.

## Notice

HES requires a supplier/s to provide grounds maintenance services for sites in mid central scotland. The requirement will be split into 2 Lots. Perthshire and Fife & Tayside.

### Lot Information

Perthshire

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Fife & Tayside

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041695-2026 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are used up then the contract will be re-tendered in 2030. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,196 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | GMCB; NURTURE LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041695-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014496-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823959
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

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