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title: "Grounds Maintenance"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
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# Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604451

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland is conducting a public procurement process for Grounds Maintenance services across nine geographical locations in Scotland. The procurement method is open, and the process is currently in the Award stage. Key dates include a bid opening on 17 December 2019. The locations involved range from Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to areas in Highland and Shetland, with the overall value of the contracts expected to exceed £2 million. The contracts span from April 2020 to March 2022, with options for extensions based on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the landscaping and grounds maintenance sectors. Suppliers equipped to fulfil the quality and technical requirements can compete effectively, including large companies like Tivoli Group Ltd and SMEs such as Shetland Grasscutting. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their financial stability and the capacity for delivering substantial contracts across diverse Scottish locations, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their public sector engagements.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a supplier to carry out Grounds Maintenance services at 9 geographical locations throughout Scotland.

### Lot Information

Stirling Castle - HES/C/3995

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for the Stirling Castle area during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 April 2020 to 31 March 2022 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 24 + 24 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

Holyrood Park - HES/C/3993

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for Holyrood Park during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 April 2020 to 31 March 2022 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 24 + 24 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

East Lothian - HES/C/3994

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for the East Lothian area during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 April 2020 to 31 March 2022 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 24 + 24 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

Perthshire - HES/C/3996

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for the Perthshire area during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 April 2020 to 31 March 2022 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 24 + 24 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

Highland - HES/C/3997

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for the Highland area during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 April 2020 to 31 March 2022 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 24 + 24 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

Fort George - HES/C/3998

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for Fort George during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 April 2020 to 31 March 2022 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 24 + 24 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

Fife and Tayside - HES/C/3999

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for the Fife and Tayside area during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 April 2020 to 31 March 2022 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 24 + 24 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

Shetland - HES/C/4000

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for the Shetland area during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 09 April 2020 to 08 April 2022 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 24 + 24 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

Lochgilphead & Oban - HES/C/4036

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for the Lochgilphead and Oban areas during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 24 April 2020 to 23 April 2022 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 24 + 24 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431073 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2020 - 23 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | The Contract will cover the period from Spring 2020 to Spring 2022 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 24 + 24 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,058,000 |
| Lots value | £2,015,994 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,560 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM66 Shetland Islands, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SHETLAND GRASSCUTTING (A TRADING NAME OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS; TIVOLI GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431073
- 14 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372279

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=11
  18th November 2019 - Lot 07 3999 - Fife & Tayside
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=12
  18th November 2019 - Lot 08 4000 - Shetland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=13
  18th November 2019 - Lot 09 4036 - Lochgilphead & Oban
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=2
  18th November 2019 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=3
  18th November 2019 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=4
  18th November 2019 - Appendix 5 - Purchasers Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=5
  18th November 2019 - Lot 01 3993 - Holyrood Park
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=6
  18th November 2019 - Lot 02 3994 - East Lothian
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=7
  18th November 2019 - Lot 03 3995 - Stirling Castle
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=8
  18th November 2019 - Lot 04 3996 - Perthshire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=9
  18th November 2019 - Lot 05 3997 - Highland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=10
  18th November 2019 - Lot 06 3998 - Fort George
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372279&idx=1
  18th November 2019 - Document 1 - Instructions For Tenderers and Overarching Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372279
  Grounds Maintenance - Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a supplier to carry out Grounds Maintenance services at 9 geographical locations throughout Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431073
  Grounds Maintenance - Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a supplier to carry out Grounds Maintenance services at 9 geographical locations throughout Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604451

## Provenance

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