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title: "Grounds maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789118"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
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# Grounds maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789118

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University of Aberdeen pertains to the "Grounds maintenance framework" project, located in Aberdeen, region UKM50. This contract, stepping under the Education industry category, progresses to the Award stage as of 19th September 2025, following the tender that commenced on 31st January 2025. The procurement engaged an open procedure for reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance services, including lawn mowing, herbicide application, and garden upkeep. The contract, valued at £36,000, was awarded on 14th August 2025 to Ground Control Ltd, marking the completion of this procurement cycle.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance services. With its specific requirements for operator certifications (PA1 and PA6), businesses that excel in environmental maintenance and possess the necessary qualifications stand to benefit. The framework has already been successfully navigated by Ground Control Ltd, illustrating that businesses offering competitive, reliable, and timely service delivery can thrive within such public procurement contexts. Moreover, as a recurring framework with potential extensions, it opens doors for sustained client relationships and long-term project involvement.

## Notice

Award of contract forfor a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: The mowing of lawns. Trimming of grass edges and around trees etc. Application of herbicides when and where required, operators must be suitably qualified and possess PA1 and PA6 certificates. Weed control within gardens and footpaths. General garden maintenance duties ie weeding, forking, raking up debris, hedge cutting, pruning and leaf clearance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: The mowing of lawns. Trimming of grass edges and around trees etc. Application of herbicides when and where required, operators must be suitably qualified and possess PA1 and PA6 certificates. Weed control within gardens and footpaths. General garden maintenance duties ie weeding, forking, raking up debris, hedge cutting, pruning and leaf clearance.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539645 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Up to 4 years following contract start date |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GROUND CONTROL; UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539645
- 31 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522945

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522945
  Grounds maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen - The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: The mowing of lawns. Trimming of grass edges and around trees etc. Application of herbicides when and where required, operators must be suitably qualified and possess PA1 and PA6 certificates. Weed control within gardens and footpaths. General garden maintenance duties ie weeding, forking, raking up debris, hedge cutting, pruning and leaf clearance.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539645
  Grounds maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract forfor a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: The mowing of lawns. Trimming of grass edges and around trees etc. Application of herbicides when and where required, operators must be suitably qualified and possess PA1 and PA6 certificates. Weed control within gardens and footpaths. General garden maintenance duties ie weeding, forking, raking up debris, hedge cutting, pruning and leaf clearance.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789118
- https://www.ground-control.co.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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