---
title: "Grounds Maintenance - Orkney"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780655"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-12-12"
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# Grounds Maintenance - Orkney

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780655

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has completed a procurement process for a grounds maintenance contract at their sites in Orkney. The industry category for this tender is services, specifically focusing on heritage, conservation, tourism, and the built environment. The contract, identified as HES/C/4278, was procured through an open procedure. The process culminated in an award on 12th December 2024 to Highland Groundcare Ltd. The key work required under this contract covers various types of grounds maintenance as detailed in the specification provided in the tender documents. The contract is valued at £65,180 GBP and carries a project timeline of 720 days, with potential for extension up to four more years, reviewed annually. The primary procurement and submission method for this tender was electronic, as facilitated through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses in landscaping and grounds maintenance, fostering growth by working with a reputable public body like Historic Environment Scotland. SMEs with expertise in maintaining heritage and conservation sites will find this contract particularly beneficial, enabling them to showcase their capabilities and establish long-term relationships with HES. The contract includes provisions for community benefits, encouraging suppliers to think of any local community benefits they can introduce throughout the contract's duration. Firms that can meet the stringent quality (40%) and price (60%) criteria outlined by HES will be well-suited to compete in such procurements, helping to enhance their market presence and operational portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland is looking to appoint a supplier who can provide grounds maintenance work at our sites in Orkney. The general types of grounds maintenance that are required are listed in the specification, along with a list of the sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see specification for full contract requirements.

Renewal: After the initial 2 years, the contract could be extended for up to a further 4 years which would be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520128 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all the extensions are used up then the contract will be up for renewal in 2030. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,180 |

## 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, TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHLAND GROUNDCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520128
- 15 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516254

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516254&idx=1
  15th October 2024 - Document 1 - Invitation to Tender - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516254&idx=2
  15th October 2024 - Document 2 - Specification - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516254&idx=3
  15th October 2024 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516254&idx=4
  15th October 2024 - Document 4- Pricing Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516254&idx=5
  15th October 2024 - Document 5 - T&Cs - For Information, please read
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516254&idx=6
  15th October 2024 - Document 6 - Self Declaration on Russian Links - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516254&idx=7
  15th October 2024 - Document 7 - Prompt Payment Form - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516254&idx=8
  15th October 2024 - Document 8 - HES Privacy Notice - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516254&idx=9
  15th October 2024 - Document 9 - Orkney Drawings - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516254
  Grounds Maintenance - Orkney - Historic Environment Scotland is looking to appoint a supplier who can provide grounds maintenance work at our sites in Orkney. The general types of grounds maintenance that are required are listed in the specification, along with a list of the sites.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520128
  Grounds Maintenance - Orkney - Historic Environment Scotland is looking to appoint a supplier who can provide grounds maintenance work at our sites in Orkney. The general types of grounds maintenance that are required are listed in the specification, along with a list of the sites.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780655

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