---
title: "Grounds Maintenance Services - Contract E - Isles"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790909"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# Grounds Maintenance Services - Contract E - Isles

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790909

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Grounds Maintenance Services - Contract E - Isles." The contract, classified under the "General public services" industry category, involves the maintenance of various amenity areas, including office spaces, social work and sheltered housing, roadside verges, and planted borders within the Shetland Islands (UKM66). The process utilised an open procedure, and important dates include the tender publication on 27th February 2025, the submission deadline on 31st March 2025, and the award and contract signing on 3rd April 2025. The contract has been awarded to Shetland Grasscutting (a trading name of Grounds Maintenance Solutions Ltd), with an active status and a total value of £147,714 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. The contract, governed by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, is particularly suitable for SMEs with relevant experience and capabilities in maintaining public and social amenities. Companies that can demonstrate secured insurances and a history of reliable service delivery can leverage this tender to expand their market presence within the Shetland Islands. The contract’s renewal options extend its potential benefits, providing long-term business growth and stability for the successful supplier.

## Notice

The contract shall generally comprise Grounds Maintenance of Amenity Areas including Office, Social Work and Sheltered Housing, Roadside Verges and Planted Border Areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Options for renewal are detailed in the Invitation to Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528315 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £147,714 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK, SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| 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 | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHETLAND GRASSCUTTING (A TRADING NAME OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528315
- 27 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524810

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524810&idx=1
  27th February 2025 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524810&idx=2
  27th February 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524810
  Grounds Maintenance Services - Contract E - Isles - The contract shall generally comprise Grounds Maintenance of Amenity Areas including Office, Social Work and Sheltered Housing, Roadside Verges and Planted Border Areas.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528315
  Grounds Maintenance Services - Contract E - Isles - The contract shall generally comprise Grounds Maintenance of Amenity Areas including Office, Social Work and Sheltered Housing, Roadside Verges and Planted Border Areas.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790909
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court

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