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title: "Award of 516_0780 Grass Cutting North Highland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000772569"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-08-13"
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# Award of 516_0780 Grass Cutting North Highland

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000772569

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland, located in Golspie with postal code KW10 6UB, has concluded the award stage for their tender titled "Award of 516_0780 Grass Cutting North Highland." This procurement process pertains to the horticultural services industry category and is specifically aimed at grass cutting in the North Highland area. The contract, worth £22,740.00, was awarded on 13 August 2024 to the supplier, David Alford, Forestry & Grass Contractor, based in Dingwall, Ross-Shire. The procurement method employed was inviting quotes under a tender procedure.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in providing horticultural and landscaping services, specifically those with experience in grass cutting and maintenance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region can particularly benefit from engaging in such contracts, as they offer a steady stream of work and the potential to establish longer-term relationships with public sector organisations like Forestry and Land Scotland. This award reaffirms the supplier's capability and reliability, which can be a significant advantage for businesses looking to enhance their credentials and market presence.

## Notice

Dear supplier,We are inviting quotes for 516_0780 Grass Cutting North Highland.Please read through the brief attached for full details of the requirement.Yours sincerely,Ashlyn Tode

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511984 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,740 |
| 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 AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CLYDE VALLEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND; FIFE COUNCIL; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE; SHETLAND UHI; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 35 |
| Supplier names | ADVICEUK; AILSA BUILDING CONTRACTORS; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; CALEDONIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES; DAVID ALFORD, FORESTRY & GRASS CONTRACTOR; DPGPLUS; ECHOMASTER MARINE; HAMILTONS ENVIRONMENTAL; HARPER MACLEOD; HARVEY NASH; INDIGO FITNESS; JAMES D BILSLAND; JOHN WALKER; KARING INTERNATIONAL; LORIEN RESOURCING; LUCE BAY PLANT HIRE; NATIONAL TIMBER GROUP T/A REMBRAND TIMBER & THORNBRIDGE SAWMILLS; PALFINGER MARINE; PRIORY ELDERLY CARE; PULSE FITNESS; RSM UK AUDIT; SCARF; SIDEY SOLUTIONS; STANFORD COACHWORKS AND MOBILITY SERVICES; STANTEC; TAYLOR AND FRASER; THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSITCS; VENESKY BROWN; WEIR FORESTRY; WESTWIND ECOLOGY; WPC SOFTWARE; WSP; WYBONE; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 12:28 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511984

## Notice URLs

- http://https://cvha.co.uk/
- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement
- https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/

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