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title: "Planned Grounds Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b8a6"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH WATER"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Planned Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b8a6

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## Summary

Scottish Water is seeking a sole supplier for the "Planned Grounds Maintenance" contract to provide services throughout the Scottish Mainland, Highlands and Islands. This contract is classified under the industry category of "Grounds maintenance services" (CPV: 77314000) and falls under the services procurement category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 27th July 2026. The contract, which is worth £12,500,000, includes scheduled grass-cutting, weed control, hedge-trimming, winter gritting, and snow clearing. There are options for contract extensions beyond the initial four years, at the discretion of Scottish Water. The procurement method is a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, and submissions must be made electronically, in English.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in grounds maintenance services, particularly those experienced in large-scale projects and electronic reporting systems. With a focus on creating streamlined contract management across Scotland through a standardised portal-based system, Scottish Water seeks to partner with contractors capable of efficiently managing extensive service agreements. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in integrated grounds care and maintenance, and who can handle high-value, long-duration contracts, are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, which promises substantial business growth potential through long-term engagement.

## Notice

Scottish Water requires a sole supplier who will primarily cover scheduled grass-cutting, weed control, hedge-trimming, winter gritting and snow clearing throughout the Scottish Mainland, Highland and Islands and a planned general ground maintenance works schedule outside of the main grass-cutting season. 

A single contractor will be appointed to provide the service pan-Scotland to streamline contract management and standardise on a single portal-based reporting system. 

Initial 4 years + 2 x 2 years Year Extension Options at the sole discretion of Scottish Water.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water requires a sole supplier who will primarily cover scheduled grass-cutting, weed control, hedge-trimming, winter gritting and snow clearing throughout the Scottish Mainland, Highland and Islands and a planned general ground maintenance works schedule outside of the main grass-cutting season. 

A single contractor will be appointed to provide the service pan-Scotland to streamline contract management and standardise on a single portal-based reporting system. 

Initial 4 years + 2 x 2 years Year Extension Options at the sole discretion of Scottish Water.

For more details of the scope please see "Appendix 1 Planned Grounds Maintenance Scope Document" Additional information: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057852-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| Lots value | £12,500,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH WATER |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G33 6FB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead |
| Westminster constituency | Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057852-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects
- https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/

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