---
title: "Award of 714_0156 Grass Cutting Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000488664"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2017-04-21"
---

# Award of 714_0156 Grass Cutting Contract

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000488664

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, a key buyer based in West Lothian, has completed the award process for the "Award of 714_0156 Grass Cutting Contract," which falls under the services industry category, specifically for horticultural activities. The procurement process was initiated on 1st May 2017, with the contract officially signed on 21st April 2017, set to be active until 30th April 2019. The value of the awarded contract is £8,360, and the contract was conducted through a tender method, inviting bids from suppliers to perform grass cutting work across various areas as detailed in the provided specifications.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural services and those engaged in landscaping and maintenance. Companies that have experience with grass cutting and similar outdoor maintenance activities would find this tender particularly relevant. The involvement of various councils and organisations as buyers indicates a consistent need for such services, suggesting a robust market potential for suppliers capable of delivering high-quality work within the specified parameters.

## Notice

Dear supplier,We are inviting quotes for grass cutting work covering various areas.Please read through the brief attached for full details of the requirements. Please ensure you complete and return the attached appendix, titled 'Grass Cutting Return'.Yours sincerely,Katie Lockhart

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280656 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,360 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION; AYRSHIRE COLLEGE; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; ROUTES TO WORK LIMITED; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | WEST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH55 8PN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | B DESPORT; CAPITAL CLEANING SERVICE; CENTRAL TAXIS (ABDN; CITY GATE CONSTRUCTION (SCOTLAND; DEREK BROWN FORESTRY & GARDENING CONTRACTOR; GAVIA ENVIRONMENTAL; HARVEY NASH; JAMES SWINTON; KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK; LEVENSEAT; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PILLAR SOFTWARE; SWECO; TMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2017 at 13:38 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280656

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk/centralscotland
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/

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